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amp recommendation for Evoke 20s

my amp is dying - used to work great for my Evoke 20s. (I know it's a modest speaker for many of you, you spend more on cables, but they are my dream speakers)

I am looking for a new (or used) integrated, simple amp with phono output under a $1000. 

I think it needs at least 50Watts per channel.

New or used?

What brand/model?

I would like to retain that warm, bright sound, 

grislybutter
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fuzztone
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Topping PA5 and a Parks Puffin come in under $1K.

Gives you two inputs one for the phono and one for a DAC.

grislybutter OP
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wow, thanks @fuzztone 

Puffin is unique looking for sure!

How about Peachtree?

 

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fuzztone
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Not personally familiar but they have garnered great reviews. For 50% over budget you get a decent DAC (you have not mentioned need) and MM phono only.

The Puffin perfectly matches anything but strain guage.

Good luck Usually the only way to know the best for your needs is to audition in your room.

grislybutter OP
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@fuzztone 

this seems a good starting list with anything over 50Watts

https://tinyurl.com/2zu5t8jt

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