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Help to complete a system

I am just about to complete a first system consisting of a pair of Dynaudio's Excite X12 and Arcam's Rdac. I am looking for the best integrated for around a flexible 1000USD. I know Marantz, Rega, Creek, Arcam, NAD all have good products in the price range but I am particularly interested in cases of sucsessful system matching. I listen to pop, rock, experimental and ethnic music more than jazz or classical, for instance. Sources will be a MBP, Apple TV or DVD Player. Thanks.
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tbromgard
787 posts
 
Musical Fidelity should be considered-older ones have phono whch is a plus. 3.2 should be a fine match
xti16
1,495 posts
 
If you're considering used Naim 5i or XS matches well with the Excites.
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roscoeiii
1,155 posts
 
You might want to check out some of the award winning integrateds for under $1000 that have won awards recently.

The Peachtree Nova and Rega Brio-R come to mind.

Others with experience with these speakers can comment on whether those 2 recs would be powerful enough, though that would depend in part on the volumes you listen at and the size of your listening space.

Music Fidelity integrateds could be a good call if you need a bit more power than what I recommended above (on reputation and reviews alone).
hifigeek1
770 posts
 
I would go with the Naim. Excellent sounding.
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