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Help with picking new integrated for under 3k
It’s been a while but I finally settled on an upgrade. I saw a great deal on the Rogue RP1 and figured I should just give it a shot after reading a lot of good things and having recently heard the Cronus magnum and enjoying it greatly. I figured I... 
Small Floorstander?
@dhcod  +1 on the Gallos if you can find a used pair for sale. I picked up a gently used pair of 3.1s several months ago for just under 1K and couldn't be happier. And because I was under budget I was able to upgrade my interconnects too :-) I hav... 
Help with picking new integrated for under 3k
Hi all, thanks again for all the replies. After a lot of reading and research I’m leaning toward the kinki ex-m1+ I’ve heard nothing but good things. Does anyone in the New York City area have any idea where I could demo one? Or, for those who hav... 
Help with picking new integrated for under 3k
@kairosman the Kinki EX M1+ looks very interesting it had not been on my radar. Thumbing through some reviews it seems to be described, sonically, similar to many of the reviews I've read of the Hegel H3600, but perhaps with a bit more fanfare.Out... 
Help with picking new integrated for under 3k
First off just want to extend great thanks to everyone who has chimed in. A lot to research and a lot to think about. This is what I was hoping for in posting - a bunch of different suggestions and perspectives, so again, greatly appreciate it!To ... 
Help with picking new integrated for under 3k
First off thanks for all the feedback thus far. I wanted to generally respond about what sound I’m looking for. Although I haven’t heard any of these models I have heard each of the brands so I have a decent understanding of what sonic signature t... 
Help with picking new integrated for under 3k
@soix thanks for the advice. I'll take a look at the H300. 
Help with picking new integrated for under 3k
@robelvick Thanks for the response. And yes it's the older one with the optical out. I was considering upgrading/updating to a Blue Node or something like that at some point, so that's why I'm still considering the Musical Fidelity. And I hear you... 
Help with picking new integrated for under 3k
@goheelz thanks for the response, appreciate it. I should have mentioned in my first post that I am taking the cambridge out to put in my second system. I like the Rotel a good amount but think that it would be outclassed with the kind of upgrade ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Been following this thread for a while, I think it’s about time I jumped inSo far this evening:Aldous Harding - DesignerCarol King - Live at Carnegie HallJake Xerxes Fussell - What in the Natural WorldJenny Lewis - On the LineRay Charles - Sweet a...