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Under 1k integrated recomendations

I am looking to spend under 1,000 on a new or used amp to drive Sonus Faber Concertino speakers. My issue is that I only want to use a CD player and tuner with it... no tape/pre out/record loop etc etc. So much of what I see has a ton of features that I wouldn't use but am presumably paying for. All I want is a simple amp with great clean sound. Doesn't need to be hugely powerful, but cant be too weird looking to keep wife happy.
Thanks for any suggestions.
peteinvicta1
tacs
220 posts
 
look at
www.sigsound.com
audio aero integrated there, very simple, elegant, great sound. also there's a kora integrated for sale on this site. both i believe are hybrid (tube input stage/solid state output stage) designs which are reliable and sound very good.
ellery911
549 posts
 
For what it's worth...I recently bought a Bryston B60 for 825 incl shipping. I'm using B&W cdm1nt's & although I am a newbie, I'm happy with the sound compared with my old NAD. Just my opinion though. Other more seasoned audiophiles on this site seem to like the Classe integrateds.
karls
332 posts
 
Highly recommend the Bryston B-60, with or without remote. Simply the best all-around integrated at the $1K used level. Very musical, will work very well with the SF's, extremely classy appearance, and will last forever.
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
I agree the AR "The Complete" is a nice amp, as well as the Bryston. You could also look for a used YBA Integre for $1K or the Integre DT for slightly more. YBA is who makes The Complete. Also around $1K used is the Creek 5350R and 5350SE.
eltbee
6 posts
 
Definitely YBA Integre DT. Don't bother with the single transform version even though it is cheaper. It won't be enough power for the Concertinos. I've seen 3 DTs go in the 1100-1200 range in the last 4 months on audiogon and ebay so there are sellers.

And the bonus is if you get an Integre you will be so far up the hi-fi ladder you might find you don't need anything else.
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