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Best cheap integrated for Ascend CBM-170's.

I have a relatively limited budget and I'm looking to buy an integrated to drive a pair of Ascend Acoustic CBM-170's. I'm trying to decide between a Rotel RA-01/02, the comparable NAD, and the Cambridge Audio Azur 540A. I'm also open to suggestions, but I'm trying to limit my spending to around $500.
hendro
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
In your price range for used you should investigate the Audio Refinement Complete. Smooth sounding amp with nice build quality
beatlebum
184 posts
 
Hendro,

First of all, the Ascend Acoustics CBM-170's are great little speakers. Just make sure to get some good speaker stands, preferably one's that can be sand or shot filled, and the correct height for your listening position. Anyway, as far as amplification within your budget, I bought a vintage Marantz 2270B receiver (circa 1974) for $265 from a fellow A-gon member and couldn't be more pleased. A nice, well-maintained vintage piece should be an option you explore.

Good luck!
maxxc
177 posts
 
If I was in your position I would go for the Jungson JA-88C. Its entry level priced at $400, but definitly well above entry level performance. You can find some posts here and at Audio Asylum on the Jungson.

BW MaxxC
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