Integrated vs. Separates on a Budget


$3000 is my max.

TIA

klimt

The Parasound  New Classic integrated has an inboard dac, while the Halo (Parasound makes both integrated and separates under "Halo" & "New Classic") seems not to.

 

The entry level Hegel, the H95, supports streaming like AirPlay, as I think does the rest of the line.  Looks like it goes for 2000 new. As you go up the line, the wpc increases from the 95's 60, which might be nice for your 91db speakers, depending on your listening habits.  Lots of press on Hegel, see what you think.

Thanks jd!

Forgive me if you answered this, but which integrated amp do you recommend that has enough power and the features I"m looking for?

Also, that's in my budget.

What do you think of the NAD c388?

I live in Suffolk County NY.  Anyone know of some good places to demo the gear?

AudioDen's showroom is under construction.   I'd normally go there.

TIA

Your speakers are worth around $ 500 so it’s overkill to match it with a 3K amp, integrated or not ... your Denon is probably a good match for them ... you can get another amp but I doubt you’ll hear a 3K difference because of your speaker’s limit ... and if you do get another amp, I’m pretty sure that you’ll want to change your speakers too ... and since it makes more sense to match an amp to a speaker then vice versa, I suggest you start looking for another pair of speakers and only then try to get a better amp ... speakers’ choice is very important because you buit your system around it... my 2¢...