Rega Brio R or Alex R for new Klipsch Heresy III's.


Greetings. Been exploring options for a new integrated for my Heresy III's. I like these 2 options and the sterling reviews they get across the board. I prefer simple 2 channel amplification. Phono section is nice, no need for a DAC or lots of bells and whistles. I have the Apollo R cd player so these seemed like logical choices. I have where Rega products have a "synergy" with each other. Will the Elex R qualitatively sound much better for the extra $$? I can't demo them side by side so input is most appreciated....
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Despite the high sensitivity of Klipsch Heresys, which I have owned for nearly 40 years, I learned while working with LaScalas (18 years), that the short throw woofers of Klipsch speaker benefit from as much power as you can give them.  That is why they synergize well with McIntosh amps.  I think your choice of Rega is a very good one because of their musical and non analytic  house sound.  Go for the power you won't be sorry, I assure you.
Yes you can get them playing loudly with a 3 watt amp but the sound is usually dominated by their powerful midrange horns. The added power gives the woofers a chance to be heard.