Hi Everyone,

I am new to this forum and I am looking to match an intergrated amp with the new 805s, and would very much appreciate any suggestions or recommendations.
Budget around US$7500, although prices in Aus is very different.

I have listened with the Naim Atom and Nova and personally, whilst I liked the detail, I found it the sound forward and fatiguing. With the Hegel 390, I found the bass rounder but top end more forward. With the Musical Fidelity M5si, I much preferred this sound as it was rounder and softer yet detailed but less detailed than the Naim. (Apologies if I use the wrong audiophile terminology, I am unfamiliar with these terms but I am only using what I feel best fits with my description of sound)

A few people have recommended the MA252 and MA 352 from McIntosh as they advised that this will soften the diamond tweeter and also bring warmth and extension to the bass. Others have recommended tube amps like Prima Luna, or Luxman, Parasound, Krell and Coda. A lot of these are not available for Demo except Luxman and McIntosh

I have never owned or had any experience with tube amps but an open to any options

Any suggestions, info or advice for a good amp to match my speakers?

Thank you in advance.