I would like some feedback on a int. amp




I need some ideas regarding a smallish sized integrated amp. It needs to be around 100 watts @ 8 ohms and offer a remote control. I say the physical size should not be bigger than 17” wide and 5-6” high. The depth isn’t too critical. I will be looking on the used market and have about $1000-1500 to spend. Phono is nice but not essential. I am interested in the follow brands but have never listened to any of them: Musical Fidelity, Vincent, Sim Audio YBA, Naim, NAD master series, Classe or Creek. I have monitor speakers and listen to jazz, American songbook, classical and some blues. The room is 17 X 30 X 8’ and we don’t blast the volume. I like a smooth sound with tight bass and a nice soundstage with front-to-back imaging. What are some of your favorites that I should check out & thanks in advance.
jihley

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Get Naim Nait 5i. It's not rated at 100 W, but you will not notice. Musical musical musical.
Well maybe I take my recommendation of the Nait5i back, if what you want is smooooth-ness and soundstage. Nait will give you dynamic, propulsive, involving musicality, but Naim are not big on soundatage or smoothness, especially, and seem to be at the other end of the spectrum you are describing.

But I bet you'd like the Nait anyway, if you gave it a chance.