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Best cheap integrated amp

I'm looking to minimize my system in retirement, as I find my stereo gets minimal use. I'm looking to buy a NEW integrated amplifier under $500. 
For now I will keep my TT, DAC, and phono preamp. Next I will downsize to smaller speakers. My current system is listed in virtual systems.
Thank you. 
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crustycoot
589 posts
 
NAD316BEE is $449.00...all analog w/MM phono and a punchy 40W/ch rating.  Of course smaller speakers may want more power, not less, due to lower sensitivity, but a solid 40 is usually enough for a 2000 cu ft room at non-injurious volume levels.  The C326BEE is discontinued, and has been for a while.
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mjcmt OP
709 posts
 
Thanks Lostinbostom & Crustycoot.
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mjcmt OP
709 posts
 
Atoll IN30 is seems like a good choice if I can find one in the USA for under $500.
nypd26
35 posts
 
You can pick up a Yaqin tube integrated for around 500.40 wpc.I own the tube buffer that I use on the outputs of my cd player into my preamp and it works great.
canibefrank
406 posts
 
@nypd26

what tube buffer... can you post a link to the model? what does the tube buffer do to the sound quality?
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