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Upgrade integrated within the $600 - 1k Range

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to upgrade from an NAD C316BEE. It’s a really great amp that I got for a song...but would like something with a more balanced presentation, detail and nuance. I’m running from a Digi Allo One to Schiit Modi Uber to the NAD then to Tekton Lore’s. Running very decent cables, mostly ZU Audio. 

Im currently considering Rega Brio, Music Fidelity M2Si,  Audiolab 6000A.  Others in the mix as well,  but these thre seem to stand out as good features and strongly rated sonics based on reviews. 

Has anyone here heard these or could recommend one over another based on my equipment? 

Hoping to ger out to some shops to audition anything they might have. And hope I don’t offend anyone here with my relatively low/muffin request here :)

Thanks ahead!

riccitone
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simao
1,750 posts
 
I’ve had both the Rega and the MF; they’re both wonderful, just slightly different sounds. The MF is more clear; the Rega more punchy. But they’re both excellent integrateds.

With your Tekton’s 98db sensitivity, you could also try the tube route as well. There’s a Rogue Audio Sphinx on Agon right now that’ll serve you nicely. Also, Sophia and Yaquin are also good places to start.

And never, ever, feel like you have to defend your price range. Audio's an enjoyment, not a status!

celtic66
1,616 posts
 
I've run the Rega model just before the newest one and it's great for the money.  Simao is correct in that a look at the Rogue is not a bad idea.  And then you can join the insanity of tube rolling the preamp.  Oh yeah!!  What fun!!
timlub
2,039 posts
 
Not alot of these around and they are getting a bit old, but the Audio Refinement Complete is a very nice integrated.... 50 watts to 8 and 90 watts to 4. 
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