Would help to know what sonic characteristics you prefer and which are most important to you, otherwise we're just blindly throwing darts at a board here.
Help with picking new integrated for under 3k
Hi all, I'm seeking advice in purchasing a new integrated amplifier. Max budget is 3K. Slowly upgrading as I get more into the hobby.
Current set up is as follows:
Preamp - Cambridge CXA 60 running as pre
Amp - Rotel RB 990BX
Phono Stage - Musical Surroundings Phonomena ii+
Speakers - Anthony Gallo Reference 3.1
Turntable - VPI Aries Scout
Cartridge - Ortofon 2m Bronze
Interconnects - Audioquest Diamondback
Streamer - appleTV
80% of my critical listening is on the turntable but when I'm reading, have company over, and/or just hanging and don't want to get off the couch out I'll stream over my appleTV.
Presently strongly considering Parasound Halo Hint 6 and Musical Fidelity M6si. There's also a local listing for a Mcintosh MA6500 and a Hegel H3600 that I could probably get for around my budget, although the Hegel would be a bit of a stretch. So any thoughts on those two amps as well would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Current set up is as follows:
Preamp - Cambridge CXA 60 running as pre
Amp - Rotel RB 990BX
Phono Stage - Musical Surroundings Phonomena ii+
Speakers - Anthony Gallo Reference 3.1
Turntable - VPI Aries Scout
Cartridge - Ortofon 2m Bronze
Interconnects - Audioquest Diamondback
Streamer - appleTV
80% of my critical listening is on the turntable but when I'm reading, have company over, and/or just hanging and don't want to get off the couch out I'll stream over my appleTV.
Presently strongly considering Parasound Halo Hint 6 and Musical Fidelity M6si. There's also a local listing for a Mcintosh MA6500 and a Hegel H3600 that I could probably get for around my budget, although the Hegel would be a bit of a stretch. So any thoughts on those two amps as well would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Kinki EX-M1+ $2900 delivered to your door. https://www.kinki-studio.com/ex-m1-plus Review of the M1 first generation - https://6moons.com/audioreviews2/kinki/1.html Very sparse but the best integrated amp in terms of sound/power/current under $5000 imho. The only other amp I'd mention in the same breath under $3000 would be the Job 225 integrated, a steal at $1900 delivered to your door. http://www.jobsys.com/products.htm It at least has a USB dac built in. The Parasound HINT 6 is full featured but less exciting as an amp. |
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9e7jb-luxman-507uxi-solid-state There is a "make offer" button. Good luck. (I am not affiliated with, or have ever known, the seller.) |
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