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2 channel amp suggestion

I've had mostly NAD gear for quite a while, starting with a 3020 years ago...a while back my OLD C270 amp started losing it in the right channel so I am using the Front speaker wires on my NAD 758 rather than Preamp outs and an amp while I research a replacement...my stereo music sources are an Oppo 103, Bluseound Node2 with HiRes Tidal account, and a Project Expression 3..but only with the Sumiko Oyster...(next upgrade?)...I have B&W CM9s with a Velodyne subwoofer filling the really low end in an oddly shaped living room...I see the 275BEE is the NAD replacement but the stores I have nearby have Atoll, Anthem and Rotel in that 2 "grandish" or less price range...any suggestions? Perhaps the Used market? Thanks...love this Forum...
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donvito
400 posts
 
The Rogue Sphinx or the Belles Aria for a little over your budget should fit the bill!!
https://www.audioconnect.com/product/rogue-sphinx-v3-integrated-amplifier/
https://www.audioconnect.com/product/belles-aria-integrated/
helomech
1,850 posts
 
Atoll stuff gets great reviews but might be a bit low on power for B&W CM9s. The Rotel stuff is usually a solid value. Anthem gear seems to have a history of reliability issues. 

If you need an integrated amp, the mosfet-powered Yamahas are hard to beat. Should be able to get an A-S1200 for ~$2K.

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jjss49
6,612 posts
 
i recently bought an atoll - it is a nice unit, but i agree it is not that powerful, albeit pretty sweet, forward sounding for a low dollar unit

try a used hegel - they are very nice sounding solid state (not harsh in the least, very dimensional) and have very good control over dynamic driver speakers
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soix
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