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thanx for the very informative responses, very helpful indeed. by asking what goals, do you mean HT or 2-channel? well, i'm going for the 2 chan. anyway, i very do appreciate your time answering my question. again, thank you.

thanks for the responses ASA and GUNBEI. you people are very helpful indeed. to answer your questions, i will be very happy if i could put up a system with standmount speakers, listen to my favorite classicals, easy listening, etc., etc in a 5 x 12 meter room. i do admit that my denon is the weak link, that's why i'm asking what's a more lodical move: a power amp or an integrated. the reason for this is because i can get a musical fidelity X-as100 used for $400 here. but somehow, i do not need that much wattage, right? so would a AA Puccini be the right one? yes, i do like the sound of tubes. for the MF A1, clearly that was a very musical amp indeed. anyhow, didn't buy it thinking the 25 wpc wouldn't be enough. boy, was i wrong! MF doesn't make them anymore. anyhow, thanks again for your kind workds...more power

unfortunately ASA, only a few here sell their stuff worldwide. i'm from manila. anyway, i'll keep on dropping by and hope for the best...