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 are you willing to buy used? Most 2-3 year old impeccable Hegels are at 50% of the MSRP I think I understand your intentions, you want to upgrade BIG, and not slice it up; with an incremental amp and incremental speaker upgrade. It's a tough path, for several reasons but logical, you want to maximize your investment. |
@parkergetdean Either way if the price is right. |
Rouge Cronus Magnum III dark- IF you want a smooth atmospheric holographically three dimensional sound stage, realistic tone that solid state can only dream of and a high end refined sound to boot. The Rogue sound quality matches up with the best- only lacking in ultimate power compared to even more expensive solid state amps. Hegel sounds recessed to my ears. If you love midrange- go Rogue. |
@parkergetdean Thank you for your recent comment. That is exactly what is my intentions. Yes it would be a significant upgrade but I do plan on the speaker in the near future also as budget permits. @avanti1960 I really like that Rouge amp. I am not limited to the love of midrange which I love but a full produced full range response is important to me. |
