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Which Intergrated amp for starter??

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Hello all just wondering if anyone can give me some advice on a good intergrated amp. As of now I will be using my computer as a source until I can afford better eq. For speakers I will either be getting B & W's 602 s3 or Sonus concertino if I can find them or maybe some totem mites.

I mostly listen to classical (Brass quintents, Mahler, Bruckner, Piano) and Jazz (clark terry, mingus, clifford brown).

I figured that getting a good amp that is flexible would be a better bet than speakers which can be changed more often than not. What intergrated amp out there is a good all around perfomer for various music.

Thanks
daimbert
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
Based on your music likes, I would suggest a used pair of Vandersteen 2cis for a near full range sound at that price point. Audio Refinement might be a bit polite for them; however, it is a very nice piece for teh current used price.
daimbert OP
56 posts
 
Well I finally gotten my speakers. I got a good deal on a pair of Totem Acoustic rainmakers. Decided to spend most of my dough on these. Now I still missing two components. I good integrated amp and speaker wires and interconnections. What are a few good integrated amps for I say 2-400 dollar used that would pair well with the rainmakers.

Thanks guys for all the help.
eldarado
381 posts
 
Try the NAD 320BEE. Pretty hard to beat in the $300 range.

Good luck.
ekobesky
259 posts
 
$249 from Audio Advisor...40wpc, two sets of speaker connections, aluminum remote control, great fit and finish and nice British sound for a song. The best value in the world if you're really pinching pennies. Had one for a few months and loved it. No onboard phono stage, though...you can have AA install the board for $60 or so, or buy an outboard if you need one.
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