Anthem 225i is a good bargain.
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649607112-anthem-225i-integrated-amplifier-mint/
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649607112-anthem-225i-integrated-amplifier-mint/
Looking for a SS integrated amp... approx. $1200 range
Anthem 225i is a good bargain. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649607112-anthem-225i-integrated-amplifier-mint/ |
The Musical Fidelity mentioned by @creativepart is indeed good. And the Exposure 3010S2D should be in your price range. I've not heard it compared directly to the others mentioned, but it's terrific - dynamic, colorful (in the good sense of that word), generally neutral, and provides a wonderful presentation of pace, rhythm, and musical timing. And as the owner of a Belles 350A Reference, I'd be shocked if the Belles Aria didn't sound great as well. |
It's a solid state amp/tube preamp integrated, but I'd recommend taking a look at the Vincent SV 237. You can find them used in your price range and it should have enough juice to power your Tektons, which I believe are pretty efficient? I'm using mine with Harbeth P3ESR which are small, but not very efficient. I am using a tube DAC (MHDT Labs Orchid) and almost all of my listening with this system is streaming, mostly Qobuz, but also Tidal. There are pre-outs that you can use for your subs (I have one connected) and it has a remote. I wouldn't classify it as "warm" or "cool", but more energetic and dynamic than laid back. If you want something "laid back", the Peachtree Nova 300 is nice, but it's Class D, and has a DAC and phono stage. . |