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Sub $2,000 Integrated Amp Recommendations

I currently have Klipsch Forte iv speakers, SVS 3000 Micro Subwoofer, Mofi StudioDeck with a master tracker and the Mofi StudioPhono going into my Denon pma-600ne and a WiiM mini. I've considered options below but really open to anything other than tube amps.  

  • Music Fidelity A1 and M3si
  • Leak 130 or 230
  • ARCAM Radia A25 
  • Cambridge CXA81
  • Audiolab 7000A

I am sure I can do much better than the Denon, that can be overly warm and muddy at times. 

 

 

 

chrisroot76
dokosan
58 posts
 

Full disclosure, I am selling this unit over on USAM but the Simaudio Moon ACE is worth considering.  Integrated 50 wpc with DAC and Streamer (including Apple Airplay) and MIND 2 Sim app.  It worked great but I wanted to switch out to Sim separates.  Absolute Sound has a review.

gano
154 posts
 

thanks @chrisroot76 for the update, this is a very useful thread!

mesch
3,500 posts
 

Well, I am late to respond but I congratulate you on your decision. I was thinking that, with your budget, the A1 would be a great SS choice for your speakers. 

frl
25 posts
 

Chris, this describes my experience with the new A1 as well. It just makes me want to keep listening. It was a huge step up for me from Audiolab 6000a in terms of sound quality. I just wish the gain wasn't so high on the A1, even in "direct" mode. My speakers are Proac Tablette 10 signature, not highly efficient but no problem for the A1. 

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