Luxman and Accuphase integrated amps have tone controls, and though expensive new, they can be found on the used market.
Both Accuphase and Luxman make spectacular amps!
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Thank you all for your recommendations!
Def getting a better picture!
Anyone has an opinion on Mcintosh c31v or c35 preamp? Both have a 5 frequency band eq. so it could be a good alternative?
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My Nakamichi CA-7A pre-amp has 3 tone controls, a world class phono section and, best of all, a remote.
But it is 35 years old and well within your budget.
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The new McIntosh 1200 multi band eq. is 3K...Beautiful unit.....
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Hmmmm,
what's the goal?
I've got a nearly new dual 31 band EQ I'm not using since I got my hearing aids. Live near me, Plainfield, NJ, 07062? Borrow it, find the frequencies that make a difference in your space, then re-define your quest.
btw, I start by using an SPL meter combined with test tones, then I refine for my preference.
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I think a “midrange” tone control is too undefined a parameter. I use a C-J line stage that has EPL loops…same as tape monitors…and a Schiit Lokius to help add or subtract color from recordings. Not as good as parametric but way simpler to use. Maybe you could score a used McIntosh C48, C49, or an MA-7900 or MA8900? These have 5 rotary EQ controls.
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An old Marantz won’t depreciate and may actually increase in value over time.
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My backup integrated is a 15 yrs old Vincent tube/SS hybrid that has tone controls and.....a loudness button! 150 watts RMS. I have thought about selling it but I am having a hard time uploading photos.
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Check out Ehard Audio. 35 watts of tube sound under $3k
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Accuphase. If you can get a us voltage one at a decent price. Spectacular.
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I’d say a hifi rose 280. Doesn’t have quite the bells and whistles as the 180, but still great reviews for the money at 250 wpc into 8 ohms.
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Thank you all for the replies!
Have seen the loki and not bad at all!
i’d love a Luxman but def out of budget.
The old marantz not bad but Idk if i’d prefer something more modern?
budget around 3k!
any other recommendations very much appreciated!
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I guess we know your (rough) budget now! I've been enjoying a Luxman Class A integrated for the last couple of years; no desire or need to "upgrade" further!
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Purchasing a Luxman 509z today!
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Does it have to be new? Old Marantz had three tone controls and an adjustable "contour" (variable loudness) to boot!
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Another vote for the Luxman 509z. I have the previous model, 509x with just bass and treble and it works for me.
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Get a Wiim streamer, the app is very good and includes graphic snd parametric Eq, a well as room correction. The ten band eq works great, very effective.
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The Luxman L509Z has bass-middle-treble tone controls.
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gkelly +1
A 3-tone control integrated amp/preamp is nonexistent. Can`t do better than a Loki, or an equalizer, anyway.
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One route is a Schitt Loki.
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