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Recommendations for a integrated amp

Lately I have been thinking going integrated from separates. I been interested in an integrated amp so I can keep it simpler with less signal chain. Also am looking for one that has a USB input so I can eliminate my interface as a dac. I am mainly looking SS but is not limited to. My budget is around 4k but I  am flexible. This will be powering a pair of Triangle  BR03 speakers. 

BTW,  I currently have a Rotel RC-995 preamp and a Acurus A150 amp with a Focusrite interface as a dac using Tidal on my laptop as a source.  

highend64
bigkidz
3,506 posts
 

The best integrated amplifier I ever heard was the Line Magnetic stereo tube amp.  Not sure about the USB but overall the best sound I heard.  The transformer on the unit is fantastic so that is why it sounds so good.  Under $5K new if I remember correctly.

Happy Listening.

dayglow
2,449 posts
 

@parkergetdean     +1   I have never recommended any Hegel product. They can be viable in a budget or home theater set up due to the power and aggression provided.

gabby_835
9 posts
 

Recommend Simaudio 700i, https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650254264-moon-simaudio-700i-integrated-amplifier-stereo/

A little higher priced but a great integrated!!

winoguy17
1,330 posts
 

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb7eb5-modwright-instruments-kwi-200-excellent-condition-solid-state

noodlyarm
151 posts
 

+1 on a Krell K300i with the digital board. The integrated amp sounds great and the DAC is great too.   Loads of class A power (90W at 8ohms, doubles in 4 and doubles again in 2).  Elegant, refined, and powerful.   You can routinely find them about $4k used.

I have one and love it.   I also have a NAD M33 Masters Integrated and that’s not bad either and those can be found at $3k used.

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