500 to spend on int.amp,help me match with gear.

There's a used Audio Refinement Complete integrated amp for sale at $600 here on AG.

It's only about 75 wpc, but some to many reviewers have rated this little guy extremely well. Supposedly crosses the solid state line and sounds like an excellent tube amp.

I've never listened to it.

I've found the rega integrated amps to have a nice smooth sound. I've used the Mira and a friend has a Brio. There is very little difference in sound quality between the two. The mira is a little more powerful and has a remote though.

-Patrick

I have been thinking about Roksan Kandy, Rotel RA-02,Cambridge Audio A500 and Arcam A65. Any opinions on these?

oh,and Rega as the guy above mentioned.

While my regular tube amp was in for service, I spent a couple of weeks with a Rega integrated. (I believe it was the "Maia", not 100% sure 'bout that though.) I found it to be an enjoyable piece with a fairly warm, smooth sound for a solid state piece. Black Diamond cones -- #3 "hardness" -- helped improve the sound. It seemed very well built, and showed zero problems even though it was the dealer demo/loaner piece. If I were looking for a low-priced/good-sound solid state rig, I'd look for one of those for sure. Just my $.02...