Best Integrated for 400 dollars


Hey all,

I've got ~400 dollars to spend on an integrated amplifier. It is going to be pushing the JM Labs Cobalt bookshelf speakers. What would you recommend...I have been considering the Cambridge Azur 640, Arcam integrateds, Creek, or Denon's P2000...I would truly appreciate any advice out there...Thanks
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I'm using an 80's Sony "Legato" "ACT"(Ta-Ax6) int. amp to drive my Chorus 705's. It's an excellent amp. Another 80's Sony int. amp (Ta-Ax44)drives my daughter's Energy XL-15's. For the $ used, unbeatable. IMO, I would look into a warm sounding/refined int. amp to drive JM Lab spks. I would consider a Marantz PM-57 int. amp as well. A soft/mellow sounding int. amp which would mate well to the JM Labs. (I have mint one w/box, manual & remote. Send me an e-mail if you'd be interested.) Also, you'd might consider older (70's) Kenwood/Sansui int. amps as well. If I had to choose an int. amp on your list, I'd go w/the Arcam. (I know a dealer which has a very hard to find mint Arcam 5+ int. amp.) Good Luck. Bill
I found a Myryad MI-120 on this site for $450. Incredible build, features and sound quality.