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Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so

hello all!

I’m looking for ideas on a ‘slam dunk’ flexible high value solidly performing INTEGRATED amp for an office system, but one that for a while can be my ‘go to’ or primary unit and is a bit above entry level.

preference is to buy new, but preowned in the right scenario works for me as well.

Pesently I’m starting all over in amassing gear and felt to initiate the project by wading into the water slowly.

I have on hannd remnants of my former   efforts in a then very good line stage preamp and DAC, though the DA age is showing and well behind current popular trends  and support for new formats.

also on hand are some ‘so so’ amps, and several pairs of speakers and I just added a Blue Sound Noede 2I.

ultimately I see nearly everything being replaced but felt starting with a very nice Integrated seems as good a starting point as any.

topology is as such, not too too imoportant. decent power however is key as speakers being paired here are as yet unknown. likelyhood here is a pair of monitors and a sub.

the music playback will likely be streaming from providers and NAS files.

Aesthewtix Mimas has peaked my interest currently. and having owned bAT their INT is interesting too. apart from these two I’m wide open to suggestions on current one box amp solutions..

glass or sand power here makes little difference apart from thereafter mating speakers to the INT power constraints..

your thoughts, and expieriences here are vastly appreciated. THX
blindjim
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richdirector
269 posts
 
I came from the world of too many boxes pre dual mono and phono stages and know the pain. Integrated are great.

In UK sugden possibly ATC who makes speakers but also do great amps.

I have a luxman and like many others who buy luxman and accuphase they just stay for 5 years plus (I’m keeping mine forever)
So depends on speakers but I have the 550ax2 running into tannoy speakers and as a 20w class a it is effortless. Cracking phono stage too.
So the 550 or 590 class a if speakers 90db or more and maybe the class ab 507 or 509 into difficult loads...like electrostatics (these work in class a for first few amps)
I had a new power supply modded for my bluesound and actually use a chord DAC but as a started the bluesound is very good.


discopants
149 posts
 
If you are thinking mini monitors and subwoofer or pair of subs then Lyngdorf TDAI3400  , loads of power on tap and the best room correction out there. Allows you to have a normal looking room with flow no need to shell out on room treatment flawless integration of subwoofers.

Works fantastically with Jern 14 monitors and rel subwoofers. 
jsal3689
81 posts
 
This is my recommendation. Amps from Musical Fidelity. The 600 has 220 wpc and is the best sounding integrated I have ever heard. At $7,200 it is a steal.  Not overrated or overhyped. It is actually made in England. Here is a review from Andrew Robinson.     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfWNQvw-Jq8

vpizzulli
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Vinnie Rossi LIO
vassilis_t
38 posts
 
Magnum Dynalab 307 hybrid integrated amplifier for about 5K new. For some reason the company keeps low profile. I got a used certified for 4K and it was like new. Plenty of power (200W), dynamics and excellent full sound, even at low volume. Highly recommended. I have paired it with Yamaha NS 5000 speakers and Ideon Ayazi DAC. Another one you may get used below your budget is the  Vitus RI 100. Good luck.
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