Needs advice for Power/Int Amp up to ~2700$ (New/Used) - MF/McIntosh

Decided on a bigger budget: 3000$-5000$

My Speakers: 2.5 way Floor standing Scan-Speaks self made (20Hz-20KHz).

I use only digital sources (Toslink/HDMI). I need a a new pre as well and thought of the essence HDAC II.

Amps:

1. Musical fidelity M6 PRX

2. Musical Fidelity M6i (and will be used as a pre + Ex DAC)

3.. A Used McIntosh (I had McIntosh’s in my car and they sounded great) - but I can’t find something in the budget (MA5300?).

4. Odyssey Audio Khartago or Startos Stereo/Mono

5. The new Yamaha AS-1200 - looks great, sound?

6. Marantz model 30?

7. Benchmark ABH2

bnk02-04-2022 4:52am

johnto Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,023 posts 02-28-2022 at 12:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Have you checked the Parasound Halo Integrated has everything you need Great sounding good company.
krelldog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 323 posts 02-28-2022 at 01:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 on the Parasound Halo Integrated. I had one and it was fabulous. I needed tech support to set up a driver for the DAC. There customer service is some of the best I've ever experienced. I have 20K in my amp and pre amp currently. If I had to go back to the Halo Integrated....I'd be just fine. These can be had under 2K used.
bnk OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 02-28-2022 at 02:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think I'll take the DAC out and just use an external one. Maybe even separate the pre-amp and the power amp (and focus first on an excellent power or integrated). I'll check the Parasound.
paradisecom Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 308 posts 02-28-2022 at 04:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a MA5200, which is similar to the MA5300 you listed and I love it. I would also look at the Yamaha you listed as well as the Parasound offerings.