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lakesailor 12-31-2011 12:33 PM

Integrated amp suggestions.
 
I am again looking for another integrated amplifier (for a different system)…this time something relatively modest as it will be running a pair of B&W 805S. Price point is around the $ 2k range. Anyone have any integrated favourites for this job ? Source will be various digital content from a DAC.

Masterlu 12-31-2011 01:03 PM

Any special brand?

lakesailor 12-31-2011 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterlu (Post 246968)
Any special brand?

I am fairly open…..

BlueChiaro 12-31-2011 01:43 PM

I've always thought there was a great synergy between my Bryston B-60R and B&W CDM1 SE setup, so that may be worth checking out.

cmalak 12-31-2011 02:32 PM

Preference in terms of tube vs. SS? Consider used or only new?

McPlanar 12-31-2011 04:17 PM

Going to the used market here are a few suggestions, 2 SS and 2 tube:
McIntosh MA6500
Marantz K1 Pearl Edition
Cary SLI-80
Manley Labs Stingray

I've owned both the Mac and the Cary and was quite happy with those. :D

TommyC 12-31-2011 08:34 PM

I used to own the 805S for several years. From my experience, tube will work better.

AudioNut 12-31-2011 08:55 PM

No one here ever talks about Musical Fidelity - but this British company makes exceptional, modestly priced integrated amplifiers, CD players and a variety of other very good to excellent equipment.

Over the years, I've owned several of their products and they are very, very good at their price points.

A good choice would be a used A-5 or A-5.5 - see the review on 6 Moons at: 6moons audio reviews: Musical Fidelity A5 CDP*& Integrated

These integrated amps are available used at well under $2,000, are very well made and possess prodigious clean and pure power. They include a very good phono stage and sound terrific.


http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/m...y/hero_duo.jpg

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Haurock 12-31-2011 10:06 PM

.. this might be a viable choice...

http://www.accuphase.com/model/photo/e-560.jpg

CLASS-A INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER-560

AudioNut 12-31-2011 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haurock (Post 247272)
.. this might be a viable choice...

http://www.accuphase.com/model/photo/e-560.jpg

CLASS-A INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER-560

Rock, Absolutely wonderful amp, and a worthy replacement for the outstanding E-550. You have really come up with a world class suggestiion.

But, the guy asked for recommendations on $2,000 integrated amps and you have come up with one that costs about $12,000 new - If you can find any in the $2,000 range, I'll take two dozen, and give him one of them for free! :yes:


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