PS Audio versus Musical Fidelity amp/preamp???????


Hi Guys,

I am considering either the PS Audio HCA-2 amp and matching pre-amp or the Musical Fidelity A3.2CR amp and preamp. Anybody listened to both and tell me what you think? I have not found any info on the bass quality of the Musical Fidelity although the reviews are very good. I like the look of the Musical Fidelity better, but am going for quality of sound first. Please help! Thank you.
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Has anyone heard the PS Audio GCC-100 in combination with Magneplanar MG1.6QR and have some feedback about the sound and suitability of such a matching?
PS Audio says the 100 wpc (8-ohm)/200 wpc (4-ohm) GCC-100 is the best sounding of their new 'control amps'. Would this be sufficient power to make 1.6QR maggies sing?
I'm looking for an alternative to a Bryston B100 SST integrated since Bryston seems to have a reputation for being a bit harsh in the upper registers. Budget is about $3K so I'd prefer to stick to integrateds. Seems the HCA-2
got some favorable comparisons vs. Bel Canto and Classe, so I'm kind of intrigued.
I listen mostly to classical/jazz and I'm looking for neutral transparency, detail and a natural, musical sound.
My listening room is 14' x 11' x 10' high ... I plan to use the 14' wall as the front wall. The room is open on one side to an adjacent room (separated by a kitchen countertop). I'd also appreciate feedback on whether this is enough space for MG1.6QR speakers to perform up to their potential.
PS audio PCA and HCA are superb duo and beats MF gear (in the same price range) hands down. I am looking forward to the PS audio new GCx series amps but won't sell my PCA/HCA, I have owned both MF and PS audio, I agree that you can't go wrong with MF, but you will feel better with PS audio.
Hi,
I am a new comer, so mu comment may not be accurate. But I owned a MF A3CR, which had a very good review too. But when I tried it with an old Krell KSA250, I didn't think that they matched very well. I got a lot of noise. Then I changed to either Rogue Magnum 99 or BAT VK-5 (the oldest version one). I compared the MF to VK-5, I found that the VK-5 sound more dynamic and much cleaner (actually more everything). It's true though that the price of the VK-5 is twice of the MF A3CR. Regards.