2. amps-preamps
  3. 167219-123815

Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500

Looking for best bang for buck amp for under $ 500.  I have triangle Bro 2 speakers already and cables and a dac.  So just looking at a amp.  Something in the 50-100 watt range, slightly on warm side of neutral, good low end, all the good stuff.

Right now i own the Emotiva basx A-100 its not bad i paid $199 but i want to step up my game.  Im kinda looking at Cambridge audio AXR100, a couple of yamahas, but wide open to suggestions ?

Michael
128x128audiomike33
arcticdeth's avatar
arcticdeth
1,572 posts
 
Used, yes, better power and broken in. 

  Tons of stuff on AG!

  GET 200W min

check the f on.
this is where I found my grails!!!!

  
doyle3433's avatar
Ag insider logo xs@2x
doyle3433
330 posts
 
I've always had a soft spot for a cool integrated. I still have a really retro cool Ariston 40w, made in Scotland. I've hade a couple NAD's. Love their quality and bang for the buck. I'd try NAD, Cambridge, Leek and maybe see if you could find a used Acurus. 
vinylvalet
916 posts
 
Rega IO
doyle3433's avatar
Ag insider logo xs@2x
doyle3433
330 posts
 
And how could I forget Cyrus. I've owned a one and a two. Great sound, built like tanks. 
I've always wanted to try a Rega
mesch
3,529 posts
 
Look for a use NAD C356BEE. 
More to discover