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Best sounding compact integrated amp < $2k?
I am putting together a 2nd system that will be used in my living room. Music source will primarily be Tidal. Haven't finalized my speaker selection - but I may end up going with something from Dynaudio - perhaps the Excite X18 or the Special 40. Streaming will be handled by one of the following: Bluesound Node 2, outboard DAC/streamer or DAC/streamer onboard the amp.
Need to figure out what integrated amp would work best. A major constraint is that the enclosure that will house the amp has a maximum depth of 15 inches - so the amp itself will need to have a depth that is a couple of inches short of 15 (to leave room for rear cables/connections).
I have tried the Naim Uniti Atom and it is certainly a potential solution (sounds great too), but I am hesitant to go with an all-in-one solution (a separate streamer allows me to upgrade that part of the system as technology progresses).
The Peachtree Nova 150 is another option - but I have not yet had an opportunity to audition it.
My budget for the amp is $2k, but I am willing to stretch the $$$ for an outstanding component :) I am also open to picking up a pre-owned amp, though I would prefer to buy new.
Suggestions will be *greatly* appreciated!
Need to figure out what integrated amp would work best. A major constraint is that the enclosure that will house the amp has a maximum depth of 15 inches - so the amp itself will need to have a depth that is a couple of inches short of 15 (to leave room for rear cables/connections).
I have tried the Naim Uniti Atom and it is certainly a potential solution (sounds great too), but I am hesitant to go with an all-in-one solution (a separate streamer allows me to upgrade that part of the system as technology progresses).
The Peachtree Nova 150 is another option - but I have not yet had an opportunity to audition it.
My budget for the amp is $2k, but I am willing to stretch the $$$ for an outstanding component :) I am also open to picking up a pre-owned amp, though I would prefer to buy new.
Suggestions will be *greatly* appreciated!
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