I have and love the Pass Labs INT-25, but I wouldn't recommend it to drive the Sonus Fabers. An INT-250 def could and beautifully i'd imagine. I had an INT-250 driving a pair of JBL 4365s and loved it. I also really love Luxman - the 509x is great, I personally like the 590axII better (I have both) but once again Im just not sure how it'll drive those Fabers. The 509x on the other hand would have no issues and the first 8 watts are class A. As for Mcintosh, Im really diggin the sound signature of their new stuff - mostly solid state though. Ive heard the hybrids and idk they just aren't there. A bit muddy. My opinion. That being said I loved the MC462 with a schiit freya+ driving it. The MC462 also sounded great with a c2700 in front of it. One combo i wish i had kept - it felt so overwhelming though - so many meters and glass lol. I have a MA9500 on order now. Maybe that's an option for you - god knows it's gorgeous. Lastly Musical Fidelity has a really rich warm but clean and articulate sound - I would def check them out if you want quality and don't want to break the bank. They have some killer integrateds. And if you do decide to go Audio research - I LOVED my Gsi75. Another one i wish I had kept. Good luck on the search and please post what you end up getting.
Recommended integrated amplifier for upgrade
Hi, i am searching for suitable integrated amplifier to match/pair with my Sonus Faber Concertino Domus, my current integrated amplifier is Krell KAV-400xi.which is about 15 years old.
My sound preference is towards slight warm, wider stage with music genres of jazz, classical, new age music, and few jazz vocals.
Shortlisted few integrated amplifiers like Accuphase E-280, Luxman L-505uxii, McIntosh MA5300,
What is your recommended integrated amplifier which is 'best pair' to provide Sonus Faber house sound? .