Two great recommendations above. One positive (or negative) regarding the Sphinx is the ability to swap tubes to tailor the sound to your liking. I had the Medusa in my system on demo and it was excellent -- spatially one of the best I've heard -- but a little on the "white wine" side so the ability to swap tubes was a welcomed option. I'll throw in a used Hegel H200 as another option, or if you can stretch and get lucky perhaps an H300. No phono input, but you've already got a phono pre and you'll likely just end up upgrading to another external phono pre down the line anyway. Also noticed an upgraded Ayre AX-7e for sale here in your price range. Haven't heard it but a great company with great products so may be worth a look too, although only 60 Watts and not sure if that's enough for your speaks. I know Zd has experience with Ayre gear so maybe he has thoughts on if that's potentially a good choice. Anyway, best of luck.
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.