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best solid state integrated to match with B&W 685s
Thanks Knownothing; these are great suggestions. Of the list you posted, only the Rega and the Exposure have been reviewed by Stereophile.com with raving success. I want very much to hear the Exposure, have emailed them for dealer locations.Found ... 
best solid state integrated to match with B&W 685s
Thanks for the responses, all...Mst, OK I get it, you don't like Chinese-made products. Or maybe you just don't like B&W. But you've gotta admit - the yellow Kevlar cones are unlike most anything you've seen on a loudspeaker...Realhifi, the Ro... 
best solid state integrated to match with B&W 685s
Thanks BR. So the ICs from the head unit (CDP) still go into the "CD" connects on the integrated? CDP->integrated CD inputs->pre out to SVS SP12-Plus or BMC->if BMC, sub out to powered sub, how are the high frequencies amplified? is there... 
best solid state integrated to match with B&W 685s
Classe CAP 101 cannot separate the amp from the pre outs, does that limit my ability to properly manage the low end frequencies(?), check out Bob_Reynolds post above. The B&Ws are very good in the mid and high ranges, very detailed, but fall s... 
best solid state integrated to match with B&W 685s
Bob_reynolds - can you expand a bit on these two things - bass management using pre amp out and main amp in, how is this wired, and what do you mean by high-passing the B&Ws? Does this mean only amplifying the high frequency speaker terminals,... 
best solid state integrated to match with B&W 685s
What about the Jolida 1501RC? Would this be overpowering the 685s, does anyone have this amp? It is another hard to get item in Denver, so service would be a problem. 
best solid state integrated to match with B&W 685s
Thanks. I should say I listen to *very little* rap, but some tracks get me moving. I have been nervous about buying used gear, but I am warming up to this notion after seeing how expensive entry level hi-fi really is.The Decco really intrigues me ...