High powered integrated amp recommendations

[boneman]

Since coming back to the States five years ago I've switched from separates and tube amps to SS integrateds.  The first one I bought was a Hegel H200.  I do like their sound although for your purposes it might not produce enough power.  Newer models are said to sound better although I do not find the addition of built in DACs to be a plus.  I replaced the Hegel about three months ago with a Balanced Audio Technology VK3000SE.  I bought a store demo for about 60% of list price. 

 

Previously I was considering the Pass Labs Int250 having owned Threshold and Pass Labs equipment in the past as well as the Coda and Classe.  I listen to records and ripped media, vinyl ripped into flac and cd's ripped to aif/flac.  I also recently received a load of hi res download files. 

 

Speakers are Sonus Faber Cremona original floor standers which are a bit more efficient than your speakers.  Room is large at 12'x25' and average ceiling of 12'.  Power is more than sufficient and quality of sound is excellent.  It has sufficient inputs and the ergonomics are quite good.  Worth an audition.

[boneman]

12 hours ago, Kimo said:

Boneman, how does the Pass sound compare with the Coda sound?  I have a pretty good idea about Pass and am interested in Coda.

 

"Previously I was considering the Pass Labs Int250 having owned Threshold and Pass Labs equipment in the past as well as the Coda and Classe." 

Coda was in the mix due to specs and price but unable to audition one in my area.