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A decent integrated amp under 2K ...

I'm looking for an INTEGRATED AMP. My speakers are Altec 620A (100 db efficiency) and my listening room is 14 x 21. I mainly listen to digital files from my DAC (Metrum) but sometimes I feel less lazy and put on a vinyl on my Garrard. I don't need a phono stage, I use the one from another integrated amplifier (Spendor D40). Here's my shortlist:

1) Belles Aria Integrated (slightly powerful for my needs)

2) Croft phono integrated (since I don't need a phono stage, I think it's a shame to burn tubes for nothing)

3) Rogue Sphinx V3 (too powerful for my needs)

FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS: I can live with tubes but only in the PREAMP section and I try to avoid Class A due to the heat. I'm open to Class D (proof: the Rogue) but the choice is limited and these devices come with a bunch of stuff I don't need. I rather spend my $ where it will make a difference.

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alaindexe OP
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@bob540 : I believe the Audiolab wouldn't be an improvement on my actual amp which is a Sugden A25B.

@brandonfin : not a bad idea but I believe the Naim is quite similar to my actual amp, a Sugden A25B. there wouldn't be a major improvement

@mazian : that's what I'm planning on doing unless someone has a better idea.

@dustyb13 : I believe the Arcam wouldn't be an improvement on my actual amp which is a Sugden A25B.

@axpert : as mentionned previously, I don't want tubes in the output section.

@charles7 : look at previous comment.

@cakyol : I though about the Schitt and even went online to check them out but dropped the idea, I don't remember why...

@hickamore : as mentionned in my post, I don't want an integrated full of features that I don't need...

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lou_setriodes
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With 100 dB speakers, I would look for an SET int amp, a Nelson Amp Camp Amp, or a Dennis Sanderson Fleawatt amp.  I have had several Fleawatt amps and you’ll be very surprised how little you are giving up in sound quality compared to SET amps, and you’ll save a ton of money too.

 

Ah, re-reading your post and see you don’t want the heat of Class A and tubes.  Go check out http://fleawatt.blogspot.com

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lou_setriodes
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I had this combo (with matching faceplates) which was heavenly with Omega Super 3XRS’s but recently moved overseas so I regrettably sold it

 

bigkidz
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With 100db you only need a maximum of say 5 watts My friend purchased a Raven Audio integrated amp 20wpc and it was nicer than the Line Magnetics. Don’t ask me the models I don’t know but he has also been looking for a nice integrated amp. He was pleased with the amp for the price.  We don't make integrated amps only power amps and preamps so I cannot build you one at this point in time.

bgchz
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+1 wyred 4 sound  sti1000v2

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