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Integrated for Dad

I'm looking to get an Integrated amp for my Father for under $1,000. I'm looking at Creek, Rega, etc. but haven't heard any but the Rega. Any recommendations would be helpful. Older used stuff would be great. The less he spends the better for him. We're definitely looking for best bang for the buck. He listens to mostly vocals, and Jazz, and has no desire for big bass. It would be teamed up with a modified Rotel 970 CD player and new Polk R25i speakers with Kimber 8TC. A phono stage would be best, but we can go external if need be.
revdog
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antos
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I like overkill. For years I drove a pair of TC-50s with an Audio Research D-250-mk II and an SP-11 preamp. Talk about overkill! I think they were the world's best sounding 50s though.
02pete
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As Revdog's original post was dated last December, he has probably already made his choice, but the thread is worth continuing for others. While Revdog was looking for an integrated amplifier for under $1,000, he also said "The less he spends the better for him," and added that the amp would be used with Polk R25i speakers. What about an NAD C340 or C350, or a Cambridge Audio A300 or A500? While not as good as Creek, Audio Refinement or Bryston models, they offer decent sound quality at reasonable prices, and would match the Polk R25i speakers than more expensive equipment.
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hbarrel
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It doesn't matter. I went throught this with my father. Just buy a respectable integrated unit and hook it up. If he wants to make changes from there let him go for it. Give him something to do.
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