What integrated amp under a grand is your favorite

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

Try a Jolida 302b for $900 new. It's a tube integrated that sounds really exceptional with the right speakers. (My favorite combo so far is the Jolida 302b and Totem Arros speakers, both of which would fit in your friend's $3000 budget.)

Michael