good integrated amp for around $500


I'm looking to pair a receiver with a pair of Zu Omen Dirty Weekends and a ProJect Debut Carbon. I'm new to the whole audio game and I don't really know what I'm looking for. There's a chance that I've got a Marantz 2245 that I'll be able to use, but it's somewhere in my old man's attic and I need to a.) locate it, and b.) see if it works. If the Marantz isn't a go, I'm looking for another receiver that's not too expensive that'll do well with that setup. Trying to stay around $500. Could you guys give me some advice?
bluemoons
Very confused are you (and me). You state you have Zu speakers and then you say you are looking at Focals. I thought you were looking for an integrated. If you are, keep the Zu and get a Fi integrated. The wait (of 1 year) is worth it. It will cost somewhere around a grand. Save up and you'll never be sorry. No charge for my services!
Integrated? Audio Refinement
Reciever? Luxman

Posting of a confusing post....hey, I live in Washington State.....you do the math. Good luck with your hunt.
Try a vintage luxman R117 receiver (160 watts/ch) or the R115 (70 watts/ch) if you can find one that has been checked out. The volume pots can go bad but if you get a good R117 ($275-380)or R115 ($150-200) it will run most anything even Magnepan 1.6 & 1.7 speakers and is stable to 2 ohms.