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Power amp suggestions for Peachtree & Triangle

Looking for a power amp with a budget of < $1000 to give a bit more punch to my system. I have a Peachtree Decco 65 integrated driving a pair of Triangle Comete 30th Anniversary speakers that just isn't cutting it for me. Sounds fine listening at 9 to 10 o'clock where the Cometes really shine, but anything lower I find is flat and dull. Having to constantly adjust volume up to get that "wow" feeling indicates to me a lack of power.

I suspect there is heavy sound absorption at work in the room (shag-like carpeting and large sectional) so I'm not sure if this is the issue or the Peachtree is the weak link. The Triangle Cometes are highly efficient speakers with a max power handing of 80W and 8 ohm.

Have my eye on a PS Audio HCA-2 but would 150W be too much?
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mjmch2003
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I had a Cary CAD 200 Driving a pair of Triangle Zaya and Antals...One word: INTENSE.

The mids were so clear and I could get them so loud, that I thought they'd blow a hole in the wall behind my listening position.

I'd be real careful with the speaker cable match here. Maybe go for some big, simple copper (Analysis Plus Oval 9).
mjmch2003
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Nearly forgot...I had a Conrad Johnson MF2250. THAT was a great amp. Smoother than my Cary with more low end.

I like that tone controls idea, though...
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