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SS Integrated amplifier advise, please

Hi,

I went from an integrated amplifier to separates. And I am unhappy with the result. I would like to keep it simple and go back to an integrated amplifier.

I need a SS 100w-175w in 8 ohms.

My budget is about $1140.

If it matters I am listening to ALL kind of music (from classical to heavy metal and anything in between - jazz, world music, electronical, etc).

In your opinion, which integrated with the list price of $2850 or less will best serve my interests.

Thank you
rmihai
c123666
871 posts
 
A used Accuphase int amp would also work well; a E206 hit today at 700.
foxtrot
211 posts
 
Rmihai,

I'm on the same quest as you are and fpr the momento I'm currently considering the Musical Fildelity A300 and X150, do some research on them.

Good Luck
mattybumpkin
590 posts
 
McCormack DNA-125 is a nice amp, 125 into 8. They show up used on A'gon for under a grand. Then down the road you can have Steve McCormack "upgrade" the amp, being able to choose from different levels of upgrades.

Regards,
nickway
168 posts
 
I would look at the Blue Circle CS integrated. Its not as powerful as you want, but its a match made in heaven with your JMR Twins. Read some of the reviews on it, everyone loves the thing. I love mine.

www.bluecircle.com

Here is the review on the Twin were the reviewer uses the Blue Cirlce CS:;
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue4/reynaudtwin.htm

Cheers,
Nick
jburidan
803 posts
 
For a few more bucks you can find a used SimAudio I-5.
Jay
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