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Looking for a integated amp.

I'm looking for a integrated amp [new or used] to match well w/ my Monitor Audio 5i speakers and 500se Cambridge cd player? My budget is $700. Musical taste is all over the board from Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller and Lucinda Williams to the Beatles, early Stones music 64-70 and everything in between.
Thanks
trip
nickway
168 posts
 
I used to have a Cambridge A500 integrated and D500 when I first got into hifi. Since then I have owned seperates (Bryston and Linn) and finally have ended on a Blue Circle CS integrated. New they are $1150, but you can probably pick up a used on for $700.

I would seriously look at the Blue Circle CS. Sonically speaking it is one of the few values and bargins in high end. Proof that more money does not make something better.

Read the reviews for the unit online. I think it sounds like just what your after.

www.bluecircle.com

Cheers,
Nick
aball
2,016 posts
 
Myryad Z-140 if you can find one. You won't believe its quality sound.
trip OP
84 posts
 
I want to thank everyone for their suggestions. I'm leaning towards the ARC or Roksan. Any thoughts on the Jolida 1501.
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