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Finally upgrading my amp

My budget is $2500.

My system currently consists of a pair of B&W 630's, an old Denon 50 watt reciever (DRA-550) from the mid 80's,  and a Marantz 5004 cd player.  And a technics 1500c Turntable.

Is integrated the way to go with my budget?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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jjbeason14 OP
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I love my B&W's!

 

jmo

immatthewj
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@jjbeason14 , if you love your current speakers (in this case your B&Ws) putting some better electronics in front of them will make you love them even more.

I have an ancient (30 year old) pair of B&W 805s (Matrix’s) and I have played around with the electronics in front of them a few times, and every time I have heard a difference.

I have never done integrated since way back in the late ’80s (rack system) but I would think for $2500 you could probably get a decent integrated, especially if you were willing to consider a preowned unit.

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jjbeason14 OP
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Awhile back  I brought my B&W's to a HI FI store and the sales person said they sounded alot better than he expected.

 

HTH

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jjbeason14 OP
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Thanks immatthew!

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jond
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There are so many good options out there both used and new, are you near any dealers? Getting out and listening to some gear is the best thing you can do.

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