Integrated for Dad

Dekay, you are the only other person that I have ever heard of, that has listened to the Magnum IA170! I originally auditioned my Reynaud Twins with the Magnum and was really impressed. It had a deep, rich, tonality that was totally engaging. Really rocked my socks, music wise.

Unfortunately, I couldn't find anyone else that had any experience with them and didn't want to take the risk since money was tight at the time(still is). So, I wne t with the AR Complete because there were so many satisifed owners who use it with the Twins.

The IA200 is supposed to be even better.

I like overkill. For years I drove a pair of TC-50s with an Audio Research D-250-mk II and an SP-11 preamp. Talk about overkill! I think they were the world's best sounding 50s though.

As Revdog's original post was dated last December, he has probably already made his choice, but the thread is worth continuing for others. While Revdog was looking for an integrated amplifier for under $1,000, he also said "The less he spends the better for him," and added that the amp would be used with Polk R25i speakers. What about an NAD C340 or C350, or a Cambridge Audio A300 or A500? While not as good as Creek, Audio Refinement or Bryston models, they offer decent sound quality at reasonable prices, and would match the Polk R25i speakers than more expensive equipment.

It doesn't matter. I went throught this with my father. Just buy a respectable integrated unit and hook it up. If he wants to make changes from there let him go for it. Give him something to do.