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Good 2 channel integrated amplifier for 702 s2 under 3k?

Hey everyone just purchased a pair of new B&W 702 s2 speakers today but am trying to decide the best way to power them for 2-3k. I would like to stay closer to 2k but can stretch to 3k if necessary. I will be using these for 50% music of all types and 50% movies. I would love to upgrade to a 5.1 at some point but I am looking at amplifiers because I don't want to sacrifice sound quality and don't have an affordable solution to this. My priorities are to get as much deep bass as possible out of them and to try and warm up the harsh high frequencies if possible. Here are some I am considering:

1. Rotel RA-1572 (2x120W) 
2. Rotel RA-1592 (2x200W) 
3. Musical Fidelity M6si (2x220W)
4. NAD M10 (2x100W)
5. NAD C 388 BluOS-2i (2x150W)
6. Arcam SR250 (2x250W)

I am open to new suggestions and have just started my search. I am also interested to know if I will really need the RA-1592 with 200W or if the cheaper version with 120W should be enough if I go with Rotel? Also, if there is a good option for an AV reciever that will sound comparable but allow me to go with 5.1. Thanks!





km1181
manicam
8 posts
 
Congratulations for an impressive list of amplifiers and comments on each of them.
It seems the list does not include any 300B amplifier.
Of course such amplifiers have low power output and need speakers with sensitivities of 96dB or more.
Recently “Amazon” has been promoting a China-made 300B amplifier, Boyuurange A50 MkIII which seems to have received great user reviews and the amplifier costs only about USD 800.
I wonder if any member in the forum would like to comment on this.
Thank you.
crombie_sg
4 posts
 
I didn't go thru all the postings. 

I would suggest you look for some pre owned integrated amp that can be had for 2-3k. There are plenty of good equipment available in this forum for that price. After that, look for some good pre owned cables to link up the equipment. All for the budget that you have set for yourself. Enjoy the setup for the time being. I'm sure you will improve that system as you get more into hobby and upgrade bug bites you. Then you will be more aware of what you can get from your setup.

Cheers!!


johnto
1,027 posts
 
Agree with a Parasound Hint everything you need in one.
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medialies
45 posts
 
I agree with crombie-sg3.
I have those speakers and I power them with a McIntosh MC7270.
The unit puts out a conservative 270 watts per channel. The only reason I am adding my 2 cents is they sound fantastic with a McIntosh. Simply marvelous! More then enough power and built like a tank.
My point is I bought the Mac used for $2300.00. I could sell it today at a little more then that.
You could not buy (new) a comparable unit today for that amount of money . So if buying used peaks your interest look for something that has been well taken care of. A service history is always a plus.
If a used McIntosh fits you idea of a good sounding amp check out the folks at Audio Classics. Highly reputable.. Might pay a tad more but their rebuilds and refurbish equipment is second to none..IMHO.

https://www.audioclassics.com/



P.S of the units you have listed I like the Rotel 1592. I've read good reports with it being matched with the 702's.
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mrfrito
30 posts
 
I run a Rogue Audio Pharoah with B&W CM10s for years . I just upgraded speakers to B&W 804D . The Pharoah is just a great piece of equipment ,with Mullard tubes you just can't go wrong. Plus the Phono stage is very good. Rogue Audio also stands behind gear 100%. 


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