Integrated Amplifier for Monitor Audio Silver S2 Speakers

If you are willing to buy used there is a BAT 300x se on here at the top of your price range (no relation to seller) and would allow you to build a great system around as funds allow for future upgrades.

If you prefer to buy new look at the Vincent sv 237, I had one and it is spectacular. Also check out the new amps from Peachtree.

Big +1 to bcgator’s comments. Suggest you read his post again to help you achieve what you are looking for

Your MA’s are very nice speakers but hardly accurate and a new integrated, especially one 2 to 3 times more expensive, isn’t going to change they way they sound. It will just result in having way too much amp for the speakers you have and an unbalanced system.

No other component will determine the way a system sounds than speakers. And the room they are in. And it sounds like these may not be the speakers for you.

Was the audition with the Accuphase in your listening room or his?

viridian+1!!

@paraneer

I've listened Accuphase in my apartment with my modest set up (OPPO 103 as a source). Signal Cable (all cables). My friend also brought his
Cardas cables but the difference wasn't like a day or night. All in all, I clearly heard a lot more details. Of course not even close like with his set up: Accuphase E-370; Monitor Audio Platinum PL300 speakers and Luxman CD Player.

viridian +2

@djengan, in your budget I would also check out the Arcam FMJ 39 and the Parsound Halo Int. Good luck with your search.

Cheers,

Scott