Pick me an integrated...

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Yeah I'm familiar with the C5i, it's the new version of my S300iU - which kicks ass.

Anybody ever heard/used Jolida?

Their prices seem extraordinary - almost too good to be true.

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Brian.......The Bel Canto C5i looks good, especially if the digital features appeal to you. Great suggestion.

Never heard it but the design and the features are excellent !

[bart]

Yamaha A-S1000 amp gets real good reviews. About 1299$.
A friend of mine has it (with the matching CD-player). It kicks ass!

Specifications

Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz—20 kHz, 0.02% THD) 90 W + 90 W (4 ohms, 20 Hz—20 kHz, 0.02% THD) 140 W + 140 W
Maximum Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) 115 W + 115 W (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD) 190 W + 190 W
Dynamic Power/Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms) 105 W /135 W /190 W /220 W
Damping Factor (8 ohms, 20 Hz—20 kHz) 160
Input Sensitivity/ Impedance CD, etc. 150 mV/47 k-ohms; Phono MM 2.5 mV/47 k-ohms; Phono MC 100 μV/50 ohms; Main In 1 V/47 k-ohms
Frequency Response CD,etc. to Speaker Out, Flat Position 5 Hz–100 kHz +0 dB/-3 dB; CD,etc. to Speaker Out, Flat Position 20 Hz–20 kHz,+0 dB/-0.3 dB
RIAA Equalization Deviation Phono MM 20 Hz—20 kHz, ±0.5 dB; Phono MC 20 Hz—20 kHz, ±0.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz–20 kHz) CD, etc. to Speaker Out 0.015% (90 W/8 ohms) / Phono MM to Rec Out 0.005% (2 V) / Phono MC to Rec Out 0.05% (2 V)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio [IHF-A Network] CD, etc. (S: 150 mV, Input Shorted) 98 dB / Phono MM (S: 5 mV, Input Shorted) 93 dB / Phono MC (S: 500 μV, Input Shorted) 85 dB
Residual Noise (CD, etc., IHF-A-Network)
Channel Separation (1 kHz/10 kHz) CD, etc., Input 5.1 k-ohms Terminaled 74 dB/54 dB Phono MM, Input Shorted, Vol: -30dB 90 dB/77 dB Phono MC, Input Shorted, Vol: -30dB 66 dB/65 dB
Tone Control Characteristics Bass Boost/Cut (at 50 Hz) ±9 dB / Bass Turnover Frequency 350 Hz / Treble Boost/Cut (at 20 Hz) ±9 dB / Treble Turnover Frequency 3.5 kHz
Audio Muting -20 dB (approx.)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 137 x 465 mm 17-1/8” x 5-3/8” x 18-5/16”
Weight 22 kg 48.5 lbs.

[jdandy]

E.......Did you ever make up your mind about an integrated amplifier? Were any of the recommendations here worthy contenders?

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We're still in discussion - the Peachtree was returned without incident.

The Creek is certainly roaming near the top of a very short list.

Once the buyer makes up his mind I'll post the result and the impressions after I get it hooked up.

[MrAcoustat]

This one is pretty good, at least to my ears.

Classé CAP-2100

[two dot]

Why not the Bel Canto?

Seems like a no brainer if you want digital...

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The client moved to a slightly different solution (for now) attaching this room to an additional zone from the main system.

Time will tell... o.O

[Pider]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Brian.......The Bel Canto C5i looks good, especially if the digital features appeal to you. Great suggestion.

I was seriously looking at this, but couldn't find a demo opportunity, especially to compare it with a more traditional design (not sure what to call this vs. something like the NAD I have, other than is this a Class D? Based on the B&O design?). One dealer (not local) cautioned that it might not be "powerful enough" to handle the Dyn 140's. It certainly would cover all the digital input bases that I need covered. A stand alone listening room is not going to happen for some time, so I'm still sharing the electronics with the TV, thus the need for more digital inputs.

Otherwise, a nice package.

[thesaint519]

ASR Emitter II.