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Best Budget Integrated Hands down

I have sorted through over 1000 threads on this site trying to figure out what is the crème de la crème of budget integrated amps (under $1000.) I have come up with a pretty good list of amps that have great things to say about all of them. I have heard plenty of good stuff, are there any amps on this list that have big pitfalls? If any people have done comparisons on these or have a suggestion please let me know.
• Audio Analogue Puccini SE
• Plinius 8100
• Bryston B-60
• Unison Unico
• Blue Circle CS
• Classe CAP-100
• Musical Fidelity A300
• Audio Refinement Complete
Thanks for any help you can give me.

Eric Baer
iamcrazy111
unsound
7,341 posts
 
I think the Creek products deserve consideration.
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timo
610 posts
 
Please take no offense, but that's like asking did the chicken come before the egg. Listen to the ones you are interested in and make your own judgement. It really is that simple.
seandtaylor99
1,262 posts
 
I'd add the Densen B-100 to that list. Unfortunately I think there's only one shop in New York that carries them in the US.
ellery911
549 posts
 
I'm quite happy with my Bryston B60 integrated, however, if I were to "trade up", I would probably either consider the Creek 5350SE or the Plinius 8150...I think that it also depends on what speakers you plan on driving...I am using B&W CDM1nt's and am happy...who knows...after 2+ years of having the Bryston, I may find that I am accustomed to the sound and find that the conditioning will affect my preference and I may not like the "upgrade"

just my 2c

Ellery
dcohn002
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I've auditioned several in your price range. Ended up with the Plinius 8100. You can probably find a good deal now that the 9x00 line is out.

Might want to add the Simaudio i-3 to your list. It's about a thou used and is a solid product.

Are there any features you're particularly interested in? Phono, HT bypass, etc could make your decision easier.
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