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Time for the Dynaco to go, Affordable Integrated or Separates for Wilson's Under $2.5K?

Hi Everyone can it be done?, At the recommendation of a few nice members here, I decided to head in a different direction and find Pre-Owned separates or a nice integrated for my Wilson Audio Watt3/Puppy 2’s. The room is 20x25 but I stit close and do not play loud, I live in a Condo. I am replacing Dynaco MK3’s and like a Musical non-Analytical sound. I am like the idea of VTL, Mcintosh, Rogue, Hegel, and AR. But open to anything. The problem is my budget. How the heck am I going to make Wilson’s sing with so little cabbage. I would like to spend up to $1,000 for the Pre and $2,000 for the Amp. The less the better. Or under $2,000 for an integrated. I have no idea why I want to spend less on an integrated. HELP, I can’t decide. The members here are awesome! Kind and willing to help. All your experience is greatly appreciated!! John
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kcroyals
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I too, was surprised at the sound quality of the Yamaha A-S series int. line.
geof3
1,126 posts
 
A third vote for a Parasound Halo, or HINT 6. Phono stage, good DAC, etc. Will run the Wilson’s nicely. You could even do a P5 (maybe P6) and A23 (poss even A21) around your price point if you shop carefully.
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mdalton
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i have a Synthesis Ensemble integrated (Italian company) that when new, was within your budget.  it punches way above its weight class. they don’t make it anymore, but have a number of integrateds that you may want to check out.
willgolf
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With your budget just buy an integrated amp.  Like Millercarbon I am big fan on Raven Audio.....An amp for any budget.

I did look at the sale going on at Underwood HIFI....based on what I saw you can definitely find something to meet your needs.

Good luck trying to find a MAC or ARC at your budget.  
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atmasphere
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To refurbish the MkIIIs:
Get the filter caps replaced. Replace the bias rectifier. Check the resistors- replace any out of spec. Check the tubes and replace as needed. if you want, get some good coupling caps- stay away from paper and oil caps  as they can develop electrical leakage that can mess with the bias.
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