The Creek 5350se that Zd mentions is a good choice although you would probably have to purchase used as it's been discontinued and replaced with the new Evolution line. Another good choice would be the Rogue Sphinx. As far as phono is concerned, both the Creek and Rogue are supposed to have good built-in phono preamps but I would try both before I made up my mind. Just connect your Project to an Aux input on the integrated and switch the cables back and forth until you've decided.
Looking for the right integrated amp.
I am new to this world, but already in love. Music is everything to me, and so excited to be building my vinyl collection and system. I recently purchased Monitor Audio silver RX6 speakers. I also happen to have a project tube pre amp for my turntable. (The pre amp I am happy to use, but if I can get the right integrated amp and do not need the pre amp, I am open to that too). I will be playing mainly vinyl and all genres of music, I would love to be able to occasionally play from my computer or other digital sources. However, my main objective is my vinyl.
My room is about 15 x 20.
I am leaning towards solid state or a hybrid. Although I am open to hearing about tube, as I do not want to overlook anything.
I am also open to doing seperates if it makes sense in my price range.
What amp would you recommend for my speakers? I am ok with spending the right amount on a good amp now and grow in to it later with future improvements. If it is an integrated amp with a phono in should I still not use the built in phono and use my pro ject tube pre-amp? I would like to stay around the 2000 dollar mark if possible, but am open to hearing any suggestion if it makes sense to move us some to really get more. I am not opposed to vintage or used equipment if I can get more bang for my buck.
Thanks for any help! I am just so excited to get everything hooked up and to start enjoying it.
My room is about 15 x 20.
I am leaning towards solid state or a hybrid. Although I am open to hearing about tube, as I do not want to overlook anything.
I am also open to doing seperates if it makes sense in my price range.
What amp would you recommend for my speakers? I am ok with spending the right amount on a good amp now and grow in to it later with future improvements. If it is an integrated amp with a phono in should I still not use the built in phono and use my pro ject tube pre-amp? I would like to stay around the 2000 dollar mark if possible, but am open to hearing any suggestion if it makes sense to move us some to really get more. I am not opposed to vintage or used equipment if I can get more bang for my buck.
Thanks for any help! I am just so excited to get everything hooked up and to start enjoying it.