What do you think is the best integrated amplifier under 1000
I just don't see long-term happy happy with the Sprout. Great suggestions above; Rogue, Van Alstine ... I'd add Odyssey Audio to that list ... Definitely check out The Music Room: https://tmraudio.com/components/integrated-amplifiers/ |
I got the Parasound NewClassic 200 Integrated last Winter and have been totally satisfied with it. Upgrading from Emotiva separates, I found it had plenty of power and control, while improving bass and mid-bass definition and imaging. I've used A/AB for 40+ years and I have been very impressed and relieved at the improvements brought forth by the change to "class D". It's a little higher than the OP's budget at 1195. I has many features I don't see often in It's price range: resister ladder volume vontrol, Burr Brown DAC, bass management, decent phono stage for MC/MM, back lit remote with bass, treble and sub level controls, even a sub on/Off so you can hear exactly what the sub id doing or not doing from your listening position. https://theaudiobeatnik.com/review-newclassic-200-from-parasound/ https://parasound.com/200_Integrated.php The caveat: This model has been affected by the global chip shortages and may be difficult to find. |
Again thanks everyone, more reply's then I thought I would get. I got one on scope..lol. but I can't tell y'all which one.. Cus it's on ebay and it's really cheap. hahaha, Might not be the best one but i emailed the guy to see if i could pay him the first. Because it ends soon with no bids..LOL lets see what the guy says. I'll just buy the rdac power supply another time. And still in December buy something for a thousand, or maybe i just save up since maybe i get this one. I can't help it a bargain always catch's my attention, as well as my collectors side.. I guess i got time after all.......hahahaha |
