What integrated amp under a grand is your favorite

Well, it depends! I have a smokin' recommendation at under $800, but it's tubes! The Cayin TA-30 from BizzyBee Audio is a really great sounding integrated amp. I've owned at least 15 different integrated amps that retail for $600-$2500 and the Cayin is my favorite.

If you require Solid State, I would recommend buying used and getting a Bryston B-60. It is a very smooth sounding unit and can sometimes be bought for under $1000 used. It comes with a transferable 20 year warranty, so he should be covered for many years.

I've also owned the Arcam Alpha 10 Integrated which I actually preferred over the Bryston because of its good sound and funtionality. They can be purchased used for $600-750. The Alpha 10 was replaced with the Arcam Diva 85, which gets great reviews. Also, the Creek 5053SE gets great reviews and can sometimes be bought used for under $1000.

Enjoy,

TIC

OK, let's try that again:

The Arcam is the A85.

The Creek is 5350SE.

TIC

Great recommendatioins above. Audio Refinement Complete is often overlooked. Great deals found on the Luxman 491 which has a tubed preamp section. I upgraded the tubes and hardwired an LAT International PC and it really came to life.

If they are not going to "spend like we do"...will they still buy used like we do?...if they will buy used, I second the B-60...have one myself and love it...my system could be had easily for under 3k used...probably more around the 2k mark. I love the sound...and the peace of mind a 20 year transferrable warranty gives me.

now I have to go hear a cayin somewhere since everybody is buzzing about it

couple others right in that price point are older simaudio (celeste versions) and and plinius (8100)

Ellery

A used YBA Integre. You'll be hard pressed to find a better 50 SS watts. Beautiful top to bottom including the innards. peace, warren