Integrated amp for Nola Boxers 1- My first system
There is an Edge i3 Integrated Amp on USAudiomart for $600.00 great reviews and retailed new for $2000.00. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649447393-edge-i3-integrated-amplifier-black-free-shipping/ Full disclosure - I'm the seller of the Edge i3. |
If buying new, the MF M2Si is hard to beat. Belles Aria is also a great integrated if you can find one used. Edited to add there’s a Belles OCM-200 amp for sale right now for $595 and free shipping and it’s a great amp. It’s rated at 100wpc into 8 ohms and easily doubles to 200wpc into 4 ohms. Not mine. You could pair it with one of Schiit preamps to keep it around your budget. Worth a look. |
Yamaha A-S801. Great sound and will drive those 8ohm Nola Boxers with ease. Six Moons gave it a very good review a few years ago. The A-S801 also includes a built-in dac, phono, and good headphone jack. The reverse loudness is excellent for dialing in low volume listening. Yamaha's are known for their neutral and "natural sound". I had one for a few years, but needed a bit more muscle when I switched to larger 4 ohm speakers. The A-S801 sounded good, but couldn't get everything out of them. Something a bit different: Nuprime IDA-8. Should be able to find one used under $1000. I have one in a second system. Great low end and details. If you have space constraints, check it out - it's small, and has digital inputs for your CD player or other digital sources. If you can consider a separate amp and a preamp, look at the Nuforce STA 200 amplifier. $500 brand new. I haven't heard it, but it's getting lots of positive talk. Congrats on the new speakers and the start of a new journey |
