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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
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. 
peach-1
25 posts
 
Just heard Nagra classic integrated amp unbelievable hearing is believing
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twoleftears
5,318 posts
 

I'm guessing the Nagra was a little over 1K, the OP's goal.

Nothing too tempting at 1K on the 'gon right now.

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mlsstl
1,441 posts
 
I’ve been very pleased with my Bel Canto C5i. It’s class D so puts out very little heat. They list new for $2K but I bought mine as a dealer demo for $1,200 a few years back. They should be less than that if you find one used.

BTW, it was a replacement for a tube amp (Image 65i with KT88s). I kind of miss the glow of the tubes from time to time, but I have nothing to complain about with the Bel Canto's sound. It is excellent.

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