What is the best Integrated amp w/phono for $3000

Is Bryston B100 SST 17 the best Integrated amp for $3000 or less?
I like a sound that isn't warm rather on the neutral side.
How does Marantz sound (PM-KI pearl).
Thanks,
AP

fishing71611-29-2009 10:21am

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farmdoc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 45 posts 11-30-2009 at 04:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I used a MF Trivista 300 with B&W 801's with very good results. Just a bit over your price point; and rare to find (limited production run). Gobs of power, warm, musical production. One to consider.
farmdoc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 45 posts 12-13-2009 at 10:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sorry, Ldk, been out of town and not checking forums. I really enjoyed my Trivista 300 with the 801's. As you noted, the depth of power reached into the big woofers and got everything out of the speaker without muddying thing up. I also used them at times with another system driving original Rogers Ls3/5s's. Sounds like overkill for that small speaker but with low volumes, it work so well. I've got the MF and B&W's boxed up now; I have another system in place and the 300 didn't match up well with these speaker/components. I never heard the bigger KW series but I bet the family resemblance is there.

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