recommendations for SS integrated with DAC for < $1200?


I am looking for a SS integrated amp to drive my Studio-20 bookshelf speakers.
I only use 2 sources ....  ERC-1 CDP and SONOS Connect for streaming audio so, don't need an integrated with tons of inputs.

I currently have a few problems:
1. I am using analog outputs from the Sonos Connect into my Emotiva UPA-2 pwr amp and am using the Connect as a pre-amp (volume control).  While it sounds ok most of the time it is not optimal.

2. I am connecting my CDP outputs into the analog inputs of the Connect and using the Connect for volume control.


Functionally, this works fine but, I want to improve things.  What I want is to connect both the CDP digital out and the Connect digital out into an integrated.  Looking for >50wpc.  My current UPA2 puts out 125wpc but, with my speakers, I think it is overkill.

  Anyway, looking for a good quality integrated.  Budget is $1200 + or -. This for my living room 2.0 music only system.  Attractive and WAF would be good.  

A few questions ....

   Are class D amps audiophile quality?
   Cambridge audio has some offerings.  How do folks feel about them?

 Recommendations are welcome.

Thx,
Rob

albireo13
Awesome! Glad you enjoying it. The size is appealing to me for sure.

I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of it when you have a chance.

Please keep me in the loop-

gary


I am considering buying a Nuprime IDA8 also this week. I may wait to hear some impressions from you first though! Keep me in the loop as well-
Alright big fella- we are on the edge our seats...

What do you think of the Nuprime?



The IDA is great!  I love the sound quality.  The only thing is that they can't drive at really high levels.  If I got to towers, I'd want efficient speakers.

It's a keeper!