Outlaw and Oddysey are great suggestions. I'll throw in the Hegel H90...
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649522986-hegel-h90-integrated-amplifier/
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649522986-hegel-h90-integrated-amplifier/
Need advice on what amp to get under a budget.
My dad has been using a Carver Receiver (MXR 2000) to power Polk Audio SDA Signature Reference Series 2 Speakers since he bought them in the 80s. The receiver has started to turn off and on and switch sources on its own, and has also produced a ringing sound constantly when turned on. I don't want to continue using it until it's fixed, but me and my dad are both thinking that it's time to replace the Carver with a newer amplifier. We are looking for something under $1000 if possible. I don't think we need anything above that, and the room is quite small so we're both not concerned with massive power, we just want good quality. A friend suggested NAD. Are there any brands or specific models that are well known for their high quality under $1000?
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Plinius. I own both a 8150 and 9200 and think they are great integrated amps. My amps have never had any issues. Lost my remote controls. Have a universal RCA remote which easily coded for the Plinius remote functions. Currently there is one on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/PLINIUS-8150-INTEGRATED-AMPLIFIER/202669178236?hash=item2f30063d7c:g:A-IAAO... |
What sources are you using? In addition to the aforementioned, I can recommend the NAD 326BEE (50wpc) and Yahama A-S701 or 801(both having phonostage and digital inputs and provide 100wpc, the 801 has additional USB digital in). The Odyssey in not an integrated. The Outlaw is a receiver with phonostage and digital inputs. |
It looks like you are looking for a receiver not an amp. I would go for the Outlaw RR 2160 if you want a receiver! https://www.musicdirect.com/receiver/Outlaw-RR-2160-Stereo-Receiver |
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