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Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500

Looking for best bang for buck amp for under $ 500.  I have triangle Bro 2 speakers already and cables and a dac.  So just looking at a amp.  Something in the 50-100 watt range, slightly on warm side of neutral, good low end, all the good stuff.

Right now i own the Emotiva basx A-100 its not bad i paid $199 but i want to step up my game.  Im kinda looking at Cambridge audio AXR100, a couple of yamahas, but wide open to suggestions ?

Michael
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audiomike33 OP
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I don't know why but I'm really attracted to the Rega Brio, I like the idea of the small form factor and it would fit on my desk and I like the idea that it has a good headphone jack because I love listening to headphones also most amps don't have good headphones outputs I've heard this one is really good.

There's so many options to choose from but I kind of am attracted to the desktop solution does anybody here have the Rega Brio ? Would love some feedback but I'm still open to other amps I'm just trying to figure out what I want.
doni
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You wouldn’t be dissatisfied with the Rega I/O.  Bass is a bit much for me, but most will probably love it.
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audiomike33 OP
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You think it'll drive my triangle Borea bro 2 speakers ?
jrpnde
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+++If you look into the NAD market. Even though the C356BEE with more power the C316BEE is much better for music. I didn't buy either but the honest salesman confirmed that. And the sound proved it out. Something special about that amp that may go back to the 3020 days.

genesis777
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Look for a used Rega Brio it's a great little amp. I sold mine and I wish I hadn't...
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