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.
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
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
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Give the Vincent Audio SV-737 a look. They make some very respectable sounding gear. https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=VISV737 |
As others have said you really need to pick out the speakers before you choose an amplifier. I am a big fan of the Aesthetix Mimas with the internal DAC card. I have used the Mimas with a pair of Harbeth SHL5+ and my current speakers, Vandersteen Treo CT's. It has been the best amplifier I have used for sheer musical enjoyment. The musicality of this amp keeps me up late many nights. It's impossible to concentrate on anything else while the music is playing. You have gotten some really good recommendations on this thread and I urge you to listen to as many of these amps as you can. Only you will know which one is right for you as we all hear things differently and have different listening priorities. Good Luck! |
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