You have $1500...

hochpt21

I'm thinking the same thing you are dskip, I guess I'm just concerned say the bass may be lacking.

EndersShadow

hochpt21 wrote: »

I'm thinking the same thing you are dskip, I guess I'm just concerned say the bass may be lacking.

Are you all about that bass, bout that bass?

hochpt21

Hey Enders, it's pretty clear, I ain't no size two. But I can shake it, shake it like I'm supposed to do.

Oh, almost forgot...I also have all the right junk in all the right places.

chumlie

Have you considered giving the Parasound P5 a try ? Rick88 thinks it matches well with BK.

hochpt21

Yes, I had the P3 and it was a really great match, but keep leaning towards an integrated, and I keep hearing such great things about Musical Fidelity and Polk.

tonyb

Then I would say go for an A5. If you don't like it, you could easily flip it for little to no loss.
As far as the M3 is concerned, it's all you'd need for LSIM bookies....unless you plan on getting harder to drive speakers in the near future. Plus....how much low bass do you really expect from a bookie ? That's what subwoofers are for in that scenario. That's a nice price in that link for the demo M3 too.

hochpt21

tonyb wrote: »

Then I would say go for an A5. If you don't like it, you could easily flip it for little to no loss.
As far as the M3 is concerned, it's all you'd need for LSIM bookies....unless you plan on getting harder to drive speakers in the near future. Plus....how much low bass do you really expect from a bookie ? That's what subwoofers are for in that scenario. That's a nice price in that link for the demo M3 too.

Tony, I have the 705 floorstanders

I do understand that they are not as difficult to drive as the LSi series, and that M3 might be enough, but I think I like the A5 suggestions.

tonyb

Ooops, my mistake pal. Floorstanders....and if you like to test that volume dial, then the A5 is your huckleberry.

I know your drooling over the M6 integrated, but here's a M6 pre in your range.

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-musical-fidelity-m6pre-digital-preamp-w-usb-dac-great-solid-state-preamp-2014-10-28-preamplifiers-60622-chicago-il

This has slightly more balls than the M3 but is the older 3.2 integrated, no slouch by any means and only 800 bones.

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-musical-fidelity-a-3-2cr-amp-musical-fidelity-a3-2-integrated-amplifier-2014-10-20-integrateds-32216-jacksonville-fl

voltz

this will tease you then, when I 1st saw it my eyes went wide ,then its was like ahh the $1495 is GBP price not US$$
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Musical-Fidelity-M6i-Integrated-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-Silver-Black-M6-i-SACD-/111489440356?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers&hash=item19f549da64

hochpt21

I saw that one also voltz. Out of my price range either way but from what I've found The SI edition that just came out adds an 'excellent' phono stage and USB dac to the unit. That's why they cost a bit more.

Seems the MF integrateds in my price range with my requirements don't come up much so I'll just have to be patient and keep my eyes open.

chumlie

So do you plan on selling off your amp, pre-amp & phono-pre when you find your integrated ?

hochpt21

chumlie wrote: »

So do you plan on selling off your amp, pre-amp & phono-pre when you find your integrated ?

Yes

chumlie

http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/164339/nad-c-375bee-integrated-amplifier#latest

hochpt21

Alrighty folks...I have a Musical Fidelity A308 headed my way early next week. I'll throw it up against my current system, and if it wins...I'll have some gear for sale.

tonyb

Very nice choice there chief, pair it up with some decent cables and we'll be waiting on your review. I have a feeling though....some gear may be up for sale.

EndersShadow

hochpt21 wrote: »

Alrighty folks...I have a Musical Fidelity A308 headed my way early next week. I'll throw it up against my current system, and if it wins...I'll have some gear for sale.

Who'd you get to pick er up for ya? Travis?

I'da helped if it wasnt like 3 hours one way lol.....

hochpt21

EndersShadow wrote: »

hochpt21 wrote: »

Alrighty folks...I have a Musical Fidelity A308 headed my way early next week. I'll throw it up against my current system, and if it wins...I'll have some gear for sale.

Who'd you get to pick er up for ya? Travis?

I'da helped if it wasnt like 3 hours one way lol.....

No, he's just gonna ship it.

I was thinking if you were close you could swing by and check her out for me, but its all gonna work out

Erik Tracy

tonyb wrote: »

Very nice choice there chief, pair it up with some decent cables and we'll be waiting on your review. I have a feeling though....some gear may be up for sale.

My thoughts, too.

Looking forward to the review!

voltz

sounds awesome, keep us informed!

EndersShadow

hochpt21 wrote: »

EndersShadow wrote: »

hochpt21 wrote: »

Alrighty folks...I have a Musical Fidelity A308 headed my way early next week. I'll throw it up against my current system, and if it wins...I'll have some gear for sale.

Who'd you get to pick er up for ya? Travis?

I'da helped if it wasnt like 3 hours one way lol.....

No, he's just gonna ship it.

I was thinking if you were close you could swing by and check her out for me, but its all gonna work out

I wish I was and I could lol...

They are a company on my radar for sure.

Cambridge Audio Azur stuff is another heheheh

Erik Tracy

Inquiring minds are waiting....

tonyb

http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/164802/scratchy-volume#latest

He gave it a mini review here.

Erik Tracy

Thanks - I would never have found that on the thread title...

hochpt21

Thanks for the link @tonyb. I am listening a lot right now and hope to do a full-on evaluation soon

Erik Tracy

With pictures, right? Gotta have pictures!

Looking forward to your review....

tonyb

Probably no secret I'm a big fan of the MF sound, as is many others here including F1NUT. There's something about it that draws you into the performance. While not being the most detailed of sound, it has a musicality and flow that's appealing to a variety of ears. Hard not to like. Once you spend some time with one, your hooked.

Is there better out there ? Of course there is...but not at these prices on the used market. As far as integrateds go, you'd be hard pressed to do better for the price. Very nice score there....and a classic example of the "English sound".

hochpt21

@tonyb, yes, I am really liking the sound so far. I would say it provides great musical fidelity Eehhh...see what I did there

@Erik Tracy, here are a few blurry pics from my cell phone. I'll try to get some better ones up and start a new thread down the road

Erik Tracy

Love the look!

EndersShadow

@hochpt21‌, have to ask, why not mount the TV on the fireplace above the mantel?

Otherwise VERY nice looking setup. One of these days I may need to try one of these integrateds out...

hochpt21

EndersShadow wrote: »

@hochpt21‌, have to ask, why not mount the TV on the fireplace above the mantel?

Otherwise VERY nice looking setup. One of these days I may need to try one of these integrateds out...

I almost did, but it is very high up and would almost be touching the ceiling. I even had a guy come over and try to figure out how to mount it to the bricks/rocks.

I think eventually, I'll try to lower the mantle and try it then. I'm ok with the fireplace being covered up for now, because it is a really ugly brass/gold color. Which is something else I might change down the road.