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Which integrated? Musical Fidelity A3, A3.2, A300?

I am shopping for a used integrated amp to replace aged equipment. My budget is about $800 max; certainly not over $1k. I have listened to some models and am considering a Musical Fidelity integrated amplifier. I listen to a variety of eclectic music; acoustic guitar, much blues, world accapello. The listening room is 14 x 18 & open to the rest of the house, which is regularly the scene of frequent parties. I have read reviews and am a bit worried about getting a too-bright system, though probably not with my speakers.

Which of the three do you recommend? Clearly I can get a A3Int for about $600ish to fit my tight budget, the other two will be more. Or another maker?

Speakers: DCM Time Windows 1A (1986)
Other: Rotel RCC-1055 CD (2003)

Ralph
Colorado
ralpheburns@yahoo.com
ralpheburns
cdc
1,783 posts
 
Get the A300. Less bright than A3.2, more power to party with than A3.
dmitrydr
221 posts
 
Check Simaudio I-3 used, may be better then MF3.2
ralpheburns OP
19 posts
 
Thanks for the input Cdc & Dmitrydr. I will keep an eye out for an A300 Integrated, though I think price could be an issue. I haven't heard a Simaudio, so that is uncharted territory for me.

Ralph
Boulder, Colorado
bday0000
266 posts
 
Ralph,

Sorry to disappear.

For $800 to almost 1000, and considering your musical tastes (Do you listen to a lot of old recordings?), I would suggest a used conrad-johnson int. The CAV-50 should be a nice choice. And by now, one should be in your price range.

Brad
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