I want the integrated to be flexible in case I decide to go with a somewhat larger floor stander in the future.+1 Musical Fidelity, for your budget, go for KW550 or M6-500i
I would like to limit to $3500 in the used market.
Which integrated amp?
I am looking for an integrated amp for my system and would appreciate any input/ listening impressions for a couple that I have interest in. I have a couple of musts for any choice. At least one set of balanced inputs, pre amp outputs, and 4 ohm drive capability, 150 wpc minimum, solid state preferred but hybrid ok. My room is 11 x 15.5 x 8. I have a couple of different speakers either on hand or that will be arriving soon. They are the Mosaic Acoustics Illumination, and Meadowlark Shearwater Hot Rod. A pair of Green Mountain Audio yet to be released monitors are to be on there way soon (hopefully). The Mosaic and GMA both need subwoofer support, thus the need for pre amp output. I want the integrated to be flexible in case I decide to go with a somewhat larger floor stander in the future. Listen to mostly rock, hard rock, metal, blues, jazz and contemporary jazz. Mostly I listen at modest levels, but want to be able to put the pedal down when I feel like it. I prefer sound slightly on the warm side of neutral and want to avoid etch/ glare. I would like to limit to $3500 in the used market. I have been doing some research and am interested in experiences with the following;
Modwright KWI-200
Hegel H-300/360
Plinius Hautonga
BAT VK 300x SE
Coda CSI 300b
Parasound Halo
I am open to other suggestions. Thanks for your input.
Modwright KWI-200
Hegel H-300/360
Plinius Hautonga
BAT VK 300x SE
Coda CSI 300b
Parasound Halo
I am open to other suggestions. Thanks for your input.
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@lak I do not own any of the integrated amps I listed. I am asking opinions of those that have heard them to try to get a feel for sonics and how they may fit my needs. The Hautonga interests me a lot. One question about Plinius, is how are service issues handled? They are out of New Zealand I believe. Hopefully there is state side service available. I know that many people really like the Plinius sound. @nycjlee I do not see pre amp outputs on the Ayre. It is why I did not ask about Ayre products. To everyone else, thanks for your input. There are a couple of more options I did not think of. |
@csmgolf, sorry I confused your thread with a different thread. Personally, I'm a Plinius fan, however, I know there are many other good integrated amps available. Service for Plinius products is available in the United States, should you ever need service it's not a problem. In case you have not seen the following thread regarding integrated amps, it does provide interesting information although many of the integrated units mentioned are above the budget you mentioned but still very interesting. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/upgrading-form-pass-integrated-amplifier-to-a-better-one |
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