Looking for an integrated Amp...


Hello.   I’m new to Audiogon and I’m looking for some sage advice or at least so good opinions.

I'm in need of a good integrated amp.   What would you recommend in the $5k range?   New or used is OK.

I mostly care about audio quality in stereo mode.   I also connect in my 4K QLED TV and stream via Roku and  DirecTV so I need hdmi inputs for these devices and preferably hdmi 4K output for the TV.

My audio sources are all streaming (Tidal, Qobuz, & Spotify) over CAT6 Ethernet via HEOS into my Marantz SR7012 AVR.   I have no vinyl or CD sources.    My cables are all Chord Epic speaker and analog interconnects, Anticables level3 power cables, and AudioQuest Chocolate hdmi.   I’ve also got 2 Monster Power ac power conditioners.

My room is 18’ wide and 25’ deep with 9’ ceilings.

My speakers are full range Triangle Stratos Volante 260 at 93db sensitivity.   I’ve got a matching center channel and a Klipsch R112 powered sub.   So, I’m only doing 3.1 surround and I see no need for more speakers.

Any thoughts?
noodlyarm

Showing 1 response by reubent

You cannot do discreet 3.1 with a traditional Integrated Amplifier. An integrated amp does not have the processing necessary to decode discreet/separate HT signal. A traditional integrated amp also does not have 3 channels of amplification to meet your needs for a 3.1 setup.

You are going to need to re-evaluate your criteria. Considering you want 3.1 channels, and you want HDMI and 4K video pass-through, you are likely going to need to stick with a high quality HT Receiver, or an HT Processor and 3 channel amp (or 3 channels of identical amplification).