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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.

regards

128x128alaindexe
elliottbnewcombjr
5,111 posts
 

I am very happy with my Cayin A88T

this is what convinced me

https://6moons.com/audioreviews/cayin/a88t.html

if you search, you probably can find a new one just within your budget.

I bought a used one, they are very solidly made.

 

 

oksailor
6 posts
 

McIntosh MC 7100  not just a decent amp,  but spectacular   Used 1k to less than 2k.    I personally have one and have used it since the 90's  rarely has it been off.  Works fantastic now just as it did when new.  I will have it forever.  Just my two cents worth.

mesch
3,394 posts
 

Vincent Audio makes a SV-200 hybrid that lists for 1,000 US. 25wpc. Sold by Sudio Advisor. They have them on clearance for $850.

Just a thought. 

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fstein
197 posts
 

go  used. the field enlarges

boomerbillone
328 posts
 

Hello alaindexe!  Too much power?  Don't be afraid of "power." 100 watts is only 10 db louder than 10 watts. 10 watts is only 10 db louder than 1 watt. Do you have something with meters on it? Watch those meters during the music you normally play. Do they dance or stay pretty steady? When the drum goes boom, do the needles jump? Lots of power doesn't hurt. whan an amp is loafing, it isn't distorting much at all. Better sound. Check out the NAD amps. The Sphinx is a good choice too. Can you find a used one? Happy listening!

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