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I have a pair of NHT 2.5i's (86 db/w/m, 6ohm) and a Rotel RCD 971 transport with MSB Link DAC III half nelson. I'm looking to get an integrated that will bring out the best in these components.

I'm looking for detail (but not overly clinical), dimensionality, midrange bloom to improve upon the NHT's somewhat recessed midrange(not to be confused with 'bloat'), extended yet smooth highs (to tame the NHT's metal tweeter) and good bass and bass control.

I would like opinions/ experience / suggestions any of you have in terms of which of the following integrateds might do the trick.

Here's my not so short list (no particular order, but I like the sound of the Unico with Triangle speakers):

Unison Research Unico
Moon i-3
Moon i-5
Roksan Kandy II
Primare A20MkII / Primare I20 (newest incarnation)
Classe CAP101
Classe CAP151
Cairn (used), I forget the model
Musical Fidelity A3.2cr integrated
NAD s300 silver series
NAD C370 (included as a mid-fi contender)
Plinius 8100/ 8200 (would have to buy sound unheard)
Creek 5350 se

thanks guys!
loose

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chams_uk
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I'd lean towards the Unico, Moon I-5 (NOT the I-3, it's a different animal), and maybe also the Classe's, though I've heard them at times sounding a bit too dry/dark for my personal taste.

One other thought: Audio Analogue Puccini SE Remote (or non-remote). I used to own this, VERY musical sounding, though it only does 50wpc. Still, depending on how loudly you listen, it may fit in. I had compared it to a YBA Integre DT, Aronov LSi960 (tubes), and a Bryston R60. The AA was the cheapest, and the most musical. It had a slight lushness int he mids that was a coloration, but was so pleasing I loved it. It may mate very well with the NHT's.

If you do look for it, only look for the SE version. Additional power transformer and some other additions, resulting in better bass and dynamics overall.

Good luck !
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