Depending on your speakers and since you are willing consider a pre-owned amp, may I suggest an YBA Integre Alpha?
What's the best integrated amp in the $1500-$2000 range?
I'm looking for an integrated amp for roughly $1000, but could be convinced to go a bit higher for something that performs way outside the price range. My primary focus is analog for my vinyl collection, but I would like to add digital source either from a network streamer or perhaps just bluetooth from a phone.
Not to overly complicate the question, but I'd also consider something used that's in mint or near perfect condition.
Not to overly complicate the question, but I'd also consider something used that's in mint or near perfect condition.
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I had nearly exact question several months ago: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/seriously-considering-tube-preamp-opinions?page=2&sort_order=desc Perhaps some answers in that thread will help. I was very tempted by the Vincent 237mkII but no phono, which you said you wanted. Many, many people also suggested Parasound. The Rogue is a great call, I suspect. For the money, and depending on power needs, the QS Integrated is an unbelievable value -- it's $2k, new, so perhaps a non-starter, but if you like vinyl and would go tube... http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/integrated-amplifier/ I heard this integrated drive some Dynaudio Evoke 10 speakers (84 db) and it did very well -- lovely, organic, dimensioned soundstage and tonal balance. |
I’ve heard nothing but good things about the Rogue line but have no personal experience with them. I got a PrimaLuna Prologue Classic last year and have been deliriously happy with it. It cost me just a tad under the top end of your budget....one needs to bring a phono preamp (Actually, a built-in was a special order option which had pretty good user ratings. This unit has been replaced by the “Evo” line so not sure as to availability as new.). As has been stated, a lot depends on the speakers you have. I’m running JBL L65s, from the mid-late 1970s and they’re in the 89-91 dB sensitivity range.... |
You can look for used WLM Minueta push-pull. or Luxman SQ-N100 with MM phono stage and remote control, there is even a headphone amp. This one is probably best buy if you like tubes. Owned both, very nice for the money. |
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