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Options for integrateds for Ohm Walsh Tall 2000s?
Hi, all - Reviving this thread with an update.  After stalking HifiShark for a few weeks and continuing my self-education on affordable options, I took a left turn and bought a gently-used Peachtree Nova 220se.   I thought it would be a good oppor... 
Options for integrateds for Ohm Walsh Tall 2000s?
@reubent  - no problem, I've been out of touch, and the search is slow.  I'm still just taking inventory of what 70-100W in the Marantz 8004 can do with different signal densities.   So far, my conclusions are that small ensembles (jazz quartets a... 
Options for integrateds for Ohm Walsh Tall 2000s?
..and yep, the Macs are probably out of my price range..especially if I have to eventually 'fess up on the price to my better half.   So far she is amused by this quest and approved of the choice of the Ohms - even actively helping choose the vene... 
Options for integrateds for Ohm Walsh Tall 2000s?
@b_limo the Belles Soloist was one I *almost*  bought, was just a little late in making up my mind.   I have read and heard that the Aria sounds beautiful, but I wasn't sure that there were enough watts to drive the Ohms.  Any advice or experience... 
Options for integrateds for Ohm Walsh Tall 2000s?
@reubent  - thanks for the heads-up on the Elicit.  Did some on-line homework, am tracking it, wish I could do more than read about it.@rendroidz - had not thought about McIntosh.  Wonder if it's the reputed smooth style linked to power.   The SS ... 
Options for integrateds for Ohm Walsh Tall 2000s?
more good suggestions/comments!  @reubent - good to see your comment about the bottom end of the Elicit.  Will be on the lookout, only current listing is on eBay for $2K, a little high for me.@misstl - had not even thought about Schiit, but willin... 
Options for integrateds for Ohm Walsh Tall 2000s?
So here's my more thoughtful follow-up, with a couple questions for the group.I'm pretty convinced that I'm not ready to go down the separates road or consider subwoofers for now.  Simplicity is better now, even though I spent time looking at the ... 
Options for integrateds for Ohm Walsh Tall 2000s?
Wow, thanks for the responses, everyone - it's like my birthday!Just have a little time now.  I'll try to respond to some posts quickly, then more thoughtfully later, but man, do I appreciate all the suggestions.@russ/@mapman - did think about mus...