Very confused are you (and me). You state you have Zu speakers and then you say you are looking at Focals. I thought you were looking for an integrated. If you are, keep the Zu and get a Fi integrated. The wait (of 1 year) is worth it. It will cost somewhere around a grand. Save up and you'll never be sorry. No charge for my services!
good integrated amp for around $500
I'm looking to pair a receiver with a pair of Zu Omen Dirty Weekends and a ProJect Debut Carbon. I'm new to the whole audio game and I don't really know what I'm looking for. There's a chance that I've got a Marantz 2245 that I'll be able to use, but it's somewhere in my old man's attic and I need to a.) locate it, and b.) see if it works. If the Marantz isn't a go, I'm looking for another receiver that's not too expensive that'll do well with that setup. Trying to stay around $500. Could you guys give me some advice?