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Need separates for MA Gold 100. Alternatives to Parasound P6/A21+, please!

Everything about the P6/A21+ meets my needs, and I will go that route, if need be. However, I have been out of this hobby until just recently; since the P5 came out, so I just don’t know what other DAC-loaded preamps and monster amplifiers there are in this price range nowadays.

The preamp and amplifier do not need to be the same brand. It would be helpful if the suggestions have similar capabilities and are in the same price range to the Parasound units.

The speakers in question are Monitor Audio Gold 100 5G. The amp currently in use is an Arcam SA20 integrated. I haven't received the speakers yet and will definitely explore the Arcam with the MA's. But theoretically, it's not a great match. I want to upgrade anyway. I'd like for the separates to be future proof and allow me the freedom to try other bookshelf speakers.

Thanks in advance.

Nick

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Thank you! I just had a look at the Rotels. It appears that the RB-1590 power amplifier is an absolute beast! It is pulling a bit more money than the Parasound A21+. I’m open to it, but I’ll need to wait for a good deal. Do you think the little brother to it can carry the load of the Monitor Audios better than the SA20. The MA’s are 4ohm. The RB-1582 MKII is rated at 200wpc into 8 ohms.

To be honest, I’m a bit confused on how to read specs regarding speaker loads. Historically, I’ve just avoided hard-to-drive speakers and stayed within the BBC speaker family. My Harbeths are not fussy. In fact, the little Arcam sounds lovely with them. What amplifier specs do I need to be looking at to best pair with 4 ohm speakers?

As far as the Rotel preamplifier goes, it’s now right at the top. Thanks again!

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