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Smooth sounding integrated

I’m looking for a smooth sounding solid state integrated amp that is not muffled sounding for less the $1000. Is there anything like this? Years ago I had a Denon stereo receiver that sounded pleasant for tv and movies in our lively family room. A lot has changed since then and would like to try going down this road again, but with a better integrated amp for the family room.
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hrabieh
21 posts
 
Hegel H80 used is about 800-900.. just sold mine.. price is creeping up because they are becoming popular.
headphonedreams
527 posts
 
Rega Brio should work great in your room. I have one and can play plenty loud in a similarily sized room.
kcroyals
53 posts
 
I would consider the Yamaha A-S801. It's a very capable Int/Amp in your price range.
motown-l
185 posts
 
Look for a used Arcam SA20. About 80 watts/channel , good phono stage and some digital inputs. I had the FMJ 19 with no digital inputs, but a really nice phono stage and 50 watts/channel. It was about a grand new. If you can find any NIB Cambridge Audio CX80's at 80 watts/channel. They're discontinued and can be had for $799. Punchier than the Arcams.
mesch
3,510 posts
 
Upscale Audio was/are selling the Music Fidelity model 2si for $599. At that price very hard to beat. 
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