integrated amp on a budget

Hey, could you suggest SS integrated amp on a budget? 2500€ max (about 2800$).

I've upgraded my speakers to Klipsch Heresy IV. Have also leftover from previous setup 2 small Wharfendale subwoofers SPC8 (depends of situation might get rid of them). Listening mainly to rock and all kind of metal (think from Led Zeppelin to Cannibal Corpse).

Room size varies, as I'm moving at next year again. As input I use PC, so DAC. No need for phono. Streaming may be, but is not essential. May be used. Remote would be nice, but again not important..

I'd proabably go for simplest and most minimalist setup. Would have bougth Schiit Ragnarok 2 all included (with dac and phono), but they have been out of stock for a few months in Europe (probably world wide chip crisis).

Also, as in Europe, I've no clue for a good site for used amps. Can't order from US or UK, also US based companies are probably 150% in EU (and very likely vice versa).

Can't think of anything else right now, thanks in advance.

vella12-28-2021 5:11am

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alaindexe Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 75 posts 12-28-2021 at 06:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete About a month ago, I started a discussion called : «A decent integrated amp under 2K». You may find interesting stuff in there.
lucky_doggg7 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 120 posts 12-28-2021 at 06:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Integrated.... Hmmmmm.... If we're talking used, this (maybe...) The problem with Levinson gear is that it is well known the power supply section in caps and rectifiers will need replacement, and the other caps in the signal path will likely need replacement as this unit is fairly long in the tooth now, so maybe not exactly a budget option, unless you can find one with low hours. If NEW is on the menu, then this! Below - two of these mono amps! From Schiit's website, they write this: Freya+ and 2 Vidars, $2347. Now you're getting into serious capability, with Freya+ and 2 Vidars run in mono, for 400W per channel. This system is serious overkill, but sometimes there's no dose like an overdose! Choose Freya+ and 2 Vidars for: Exceptional power, headroom, and flexibility The highest performance speaker-driving system from Schiit Perfect match to Gungnir Multibit in size, Yggdrasil in width The tube preamp will be awesome. When you have some fun money, perhaps buy some Telefunken or Amperex vintage tubes to sweeten the sound. In any case, happy hunting as the saying goes, and have a Happy New Year!
vella OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 12-28-2021 at 11:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the suggestions. Couldn't find Raven Audio European distributors, and due custom tax and overseas sending fees, it would go up from 3300$ to about 5000$. Schiit does have their very own European site though.
audioman58 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,133 posts 12-29-2021 at 12:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Outlaw audio $995 it is verygood for under $1k and 3 year warranty
johnto Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,023 posts 12-29-2021 at 12:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Second on Parasound Hint Halo either 5 or 6 comes with everything you need.