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More power or better quality power?
For what it's worth, I had an NAD C370 which I liked, changed to a Consonnance 8200 which I felt was a step up, but a little brighter than I like, next got a Portal Panche which is a great amp - warmer, very good detail, moved that to a second sys... 
what int. amp?
Might want to see if anyone on the gon has used with Plinius (I have the 8200) or Portal Panache with your speakers - use either with my Tyler Acoustics; listen to jazz as well and fine both integrateds a good match 
Advice needed: audio package
DK, how much money are you willing to invest; may be able to get more 'current' equipment here on the gon? 
Integrated amp for Quad 22L?
If you are going ss might want to try a Portal Panche used ones have come up at $1K, and from time to time Joe Abrams at Portal Audio sells loaned out to reviewer models (bought mine that way still get full 3year warranty and Joe checks them out b... 
Integrated under 1K new/used
Chadburr, the Panche is strong across the board but especially in the mids so it would be very good with acoustic. I listen mostly to contemporary jazz which it is also very good with; the little bit of rock I listen to for my ears it is okay with... 
Integrated under 1K new/used
Panache is an excellent amp - I have not heard the Monitors - suggest you contact Joe Abrahms at Portal Audio and ask him if they are a good match. What music genre do you listen to? 
At what price do amps start to sound
for a grand used get a Portal Panche 
Integrated amp reccomendations
there's a Portal Panche for sale on the gon $950 - have one it is a fine amp , very musical from top to bottom , neutral, 100 wpc; can directly say that it is a better amp than the NAD 370 - have one in another system and like it as well but it is... 
hybrid integrateds
Marco,why replacing the Panache - in the mood to look at others and may not change it out - like it a lot like you. How do you compare the Placette and Odyssey to the Panache?txs Frank 
Need help understanding tube wpc
Thanks for all of your input - getting a real education.My speakers are Tylet Linbrook System 2 - 8ohm 89db are there certain tube design amps that would not work well with these. Have seen that Ty uses Jolida at times during shows? 
Need integrated for Tyler linbrook Signature
Might want to try a Portal Panache - use one with Linbrook System 2 
Anyone listen to the Bel Canto e.One S300i amp???
Might want to get in touch with Joe Abrams at Portal Audio and see if he has any Panache's coming in from being auditioned. Get a great price ona a fine amp, plus you get the full warranty , andin home trial- it is 11 inches or so deep. Might also... 
Integ Amps - Krell 400xi or Musical Fidelity A3.5
Thanks for responding Blotto. Have decided over the last week to stick with the Panache for the time being, and then try separates after doing some 'homework'.FACTEN 
Best 5 disc cd player for the $
Since you are looking for player that plays DVDs as well this won't work but a Nakamichi MB 8 
Integrated + CD for Tyler Linbrook Super Tower?
I know having asked Ty in the past that he thinks the Jolida CD100 non-moded goes well with his speakers, never asked about the amp other than he told me his preference was for SS - might want to just drop him a line and get his input