I really liked my Arcam FMJ-A19. Great phono section. Kinda warm sounding, paired well with Paradigm's which were a bit forward. Probably will work well with B&W's and KEF's which also sound forward, to me.
SS Budget "Tone" Integrated Amplifiers
In your experience, what are some good, inexpensive solid state integrated amps that give good tone / density? Is there such a thing? I'm done with tubes (for now) and spending $$$ chasing unicorns instead of listening to music. But I like instruments to sound like they should and not have poor recordings (which IMO are most) ruthlessly revealed. I can think of Sugden but it's all but Covid unobtainium right now. What else?
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@mermaid_smiles - So, all I know is that you have a small room. Don't know your budget or what you like to listen to. I had the Rega set up in a 15 x 10 x 8 1/2 room. It played plenty loud without coaxing the volume control much. I have recommended speakers mostly in the $1K range because I am in my 60's and don't have too many claims on the few extra bucks I have. Speakers that I thought matched well with the Rega Brio ... Omega Super Monitor 7 MKII - https://omegaloudspeakers.com/collections/monitor-speakers/products/super-7-monitor-speaker?variant=... Golden Ear Technologies BRX Monitors - I would think that GET's AON2 or AON3 would work out well https://www.crutchfield.com/S-U2GuYE7A0hR/p_317BRX/GoldenEar-BRX.html?XVINQ=GLX&awkw=12431007469... Zu Audio Dirty Weekend - Crazy good and enjoyable. 2 buts - there is a wait for them (unless you find a pair used) and they are floor standers and may be too big for your room. https://www.zuaudio.com/loudspeakers/omen-dirty-weekend-ii There is also a pair of Opera Mezza listed here that would do very nicely with the Rega. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisaa812-opera-loudspeakers-mezza-with-mit-cable-package-monitors Best, Rich |
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