Integrated amp decision, oh the headache

One of the earlier NAD integrateds are very good the model 3080 or 3060,last 2 numbers indicate power per channel. Early NAD design product had very good build qality,and very good parts,and are easily repaired. I remember some audiogon member had a 3080 at $125.00,killer price. Look under NAD to see if he still has it.

For what it's worth, the latest edition of Stereophile is their Recommrnded Components issue, it listed 3 w/in your price range. Cambridge Audio A500 $450; Creek 4330 $495; NAD C340 $399. Also, Musical Fidelity X-A1 $599; Rega Brio $595.

Artech Electronics (distributor for numerous audio products) is clearing out Audiolabs, which have now been discontinued due to Tag McLaren taking over Audiolab. If you want phono, you can look at the 8000A at $449; if you don't need phono, the 8000S at $549. Both of these are 50% off retail, and Sam Tellig thought the 8000S was a superb amp at full retail two years ago, so at half price it's a fine deal I would say. I have an 8000A which is about 12 years old which I'm currently using and figure I'd have to spend at least $1000-$1100 on the used market to noticeably better it. These amps will also benefit from a decent power cord.