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Help on choosing a amp for Dali Helikon 400 mk1
I find that the Nad M3/Dali Helikon 400 mk1 combo very warm and natural, but did feel I needed to upgrade my cd player (Rega Planet) in order to achieve that "live" sound that I dream of. I now have an Esoteric sa-60 source and am thrilled with th... 
Help on choosing a amp for Dali Helikon 400 mk1
I'm using a Nad M3 to power my 400 mk1's and am stunned by the results. I demo'd the 400's on some McIntosh amps (not sure of the models) and quite frankly the Nad ranks right up there. 
weird static sound?
I had a similar issue recently. It turned out to be a power issue affecting the digital front end. After much research, electricians, and good advice from my local dealer, I added a stage 1 power conditioner to my cd player and the noise went away. 
What is the best band ever?
Coltrane's great band w/ Elvin Jones, Jimmy Garrison, and Mccoy Tyner. 
Interconnect/Speaker cables
I've start using Grover Huffman's speaker interconnects (http://www.groverhuffman.com/home) and have being lovin the results. 
Integrated amp for Totem Sttaff
I used the NAD M3 for a year or so with my Sttafs and got "to good to be true" results. Its a bit more than your budget, but well worth the extra $$ IMO.