Marantz pm8006 is a nice all analog integrated and can be had brand new for $1199 but can be found cheaper at times especially on Amazon. Alternatively a pm 14s1 reference can be found for 1500 used these days, originally priced at 2999....
Integrated Amp $1200 or less
I’m currently using an Anthem I225 integrated amp and am consider a different integrated.
I would prefer solid state. I am not opposed to used and actually prefer that route if I can get more bang for the buck that way.
Im wanting something that still has enough power to drive my speakers (Fritz Carreras) to satisfyingly high levels.
I’m preferring an integrated so I don’t need an additional power cord and rca cords.
I’m open to suggestions. I could be swayed into spending a little more if I can get alot more performance.
I’m looking for more refinement. My source is a bluesound node 2i and I’m currently using the dac in the bluesound.
I’d prefer getting an integrated with no dac and will upgrade my Dac later. Again, I wouldn't rule out a great integrated that has a dac!
Thanks ahead of time for the suggestions!
I would prefer solid state. I am not opposed to used and actually prefer that route if I can get more bang for the buck that way.
Im wanting something that still has enough power to drive my speakers (Fritz Carreras) to satisfyingly high levels.
I’m preferring an integrated so I don’t need an additional power cord and rca cords.
I’m open to suggestions. I could be swayed into spending a little more if I can get alot more performance.
I’m looking for more refinement. My source is a bluesound node 2i and I’m currently using the dac in the bluesound.
I’d prefer getting an integrated with no dac and will upgrade my Dac later. Again, I wouldn't rule out a great integrated that has a dac!
Thanks ahead of time for the suggestions!
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@rayray7488 @rayray7488 Like b_limo (OP), if you have the same 2009+ version of the Anthem i225 amp (Sonic Frontiers - tube amp company) designed and built the amp for Anthem, now owned by Paradigm. One of the better designed integrated amps back then and still very competitive today in terms of pure sound. Some of the new amps under $3k are not built as well today. @b_limo With your new Fritz Carerra speakers coming, you might be surprised what your current amp will do WHEN paired with a really good DAC to go with your Bluesound Node2i. Old review, Anthem i225, awards: https://www.goodsound.com/equipment/anthem_integrated_225.htm |
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