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Integrated Amplifier Recommendations Needed

I have a pair of JBL L112 speakers in excellent condition, but I would like an integrated amplifier to drive them. The JBLs are fairly efficient, 89 dB @ 1 W/1 M, and the maximum recommended amplifier power is 300 watts. My room is 20X25 with 10-foot ceilings.  

100 wpc would be adequate; what do you all recommend?  I want to stay under $2000, and used equipment is fine.

I listen to 80% jazz, from small groups to big bands.  The rest mixes classical, classic rock, Steely Dan, etc.  

Best,

 

MB

 

samdance
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yogiboy
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@dayglow

" My point is specs can be very misleading which means a demo is almost a necessity when unsure about amp/speaker synergy."

How does one do that when buying used? Just curious.

I used that Belles driving my easy load Harbeth HL5s and it came damn close to my tube separates. It is an old school integrated without all the bells and whistles. A think it would be perfect match with those vintage JBLs!!

 

margaretha
45 posts
 

Gato dia 400s i have had hegel, musical fidelity, cello but the gato price quality is top.

itanibro
8 posts
 

I absolutely love my Denon PMA 1600. You might get lucky and find the Denon PMA A-110 Anniversary edition for less than $2k preowned…maybe. In either case, you cannot go wrong here. 

mn2422
50 posts
 

Yamaha a-s1000, 2000 and up…

pureclarity
71 posts
 

Hegel I thought was warmer, and belles is very crisp and clear. But it depends what you like. They are both good recommendations 

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