Looking for integrated solid state amp for daily usage
I love the sound of my tube amps, but I need an amp powered on all day every day (like 16 hours per day) for my nearfield desktop setup with JBL 4309 speakers (using directstream mk1 dac).
I have tried a Schiit Aegir and a Schiit Ragnarok, but didn’t like either compared to my cheap tube amp and expensive tube amp. They just seemed boring and dead to me.
So I’m looking for suggestions on a beautiful sounding solid state integrated amp that sounds big and engaging as much like a tube amp as possible, if one even exists. I don’t want a tube preamp with a solid state amp.
I listen to a lot of music types from classical to jazz to classic rock.
I’d like to keep the price under $3k if possible, used is great. I’ve heard Accuphase and Luxman are really good, but price seems to be more than $5k for those.
My take
because it’s a desktop system with its inherent avsilable space limitations, I’d lean towards a half-size footprint integrated amp instead of the usual full size option. these half-size made in UK brands are true contenders and no pretenders that may pleasantly surprise you in their audio performance.. Two immediately come to mind : CYRUS (couple of options here ) and REGA BRIO-R. Google the reviews.
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This Van Alstine should fit the bill! Vision SET 120 Control Amplifier – Audio by Van Alstine (avahifi.com) |