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What integrated would you recommend for summer amp?

Hey all, I'm feeling sinful for running my Primaluna Dialogue HP integrated all summer long.  It pumps out modest heat but it does push the A/C to run longer and all that seems wasteful. 

Thing is, I want to keep life simple and within my means right now. So, I'm thinking the budget needs to be ~$1k new/used.  Here's my setup now: 

  • Primaluna integrated
  • Klipsch Forte III loudspeakers
  • Manley Chinook phono pre
  • Technics 1200 GAE turntable
  • Kiseki Purpleheart cartridge
  • Bluesound Node (Tidal mostly)
  • Old Rotel CD player
  • Doge Audio Tube DAC
  • Analysis Plus cabling
  • REL T9i subwoofer
Let the recommendations fly!
128x128jbhiller
soix
9,702 posts
 
NuPrime IDA-8 runs Class D cool with some Class A properties and in your budget range new.  Great reviews.  Best of luck. 
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retrocrownfan
134 posts
 
PS Audio Sprout?  Clever little unit for $700.
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jbhiller OP
1,437 posts
 
My room has its own AC unit and dedicated thermostat. The room is noticeably warmer with the amp on and the AC runs more. I also have two other pieces of tube gear as noted above. So the three of them put out a bit of heat. 
Great amp suggestions. I’m off to research them.   
I don’t need much juice as my speakers are efficient. The Quad, Raven and Sprout are interesting. 
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
Raven is beyond interesting. It is superior. Would never try and talk you out of that. But really, you could also just turn the thermostat down.
desferous
29 posts
 
I have been searching for an amp too.  I would encourage you to check out the Raven or the Linear Tube Audio line of amps. 
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