Take a look at the Wyred4Sound STI-v2. Class D. Volume, balance, and phase controls; nothing you don’t need. Originally $2500, now $1300. Way, way more power than you need (it’s certainly more than I need) but it sounds very good.
Good luck!
Jim
A decent integrated amp under 2K ...
I'm looking for an INTEGRATED AMP. My speakers are Altec 620A (100 db efficiency) and my listening room is 14 x 21. I mainly listen to digital files from my DAC (Metrum) but sometimes I feel less lazy and put on a vinyl on my Garrard. I don't need a phono stage, I use the one from another integrated amplifier (Spendor D40). Here's my shortlist:
1) Belles Aria Integrated (slightly powerful for my needs)
2) Croft phono integrated (since I don't need a phono stage, I think it's a shame to burn tubes for nothing)
3) Rogue Sphinx V3 (too powerful for my needs)
FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS: I can live with tubes but only in the PREAMP section and I try to avoid Class A due to the heat. I'm open to Class D (proof: the Rogue) but the choice is limited and these devices come with a bunch of stuff I don't need. I rather spend my $ where it will make a difference.
regards
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@jimcrane How does it sound with 100db speakers? My guess is that your 85db Harbeth's are far more ideal match for that amp. Cheers, Spencer |
I really don’t have any experience with the pieces you’ve mentioned that you’re interested in. Vincent makes some nice gear in that price range. They are class A up to the first 10 watts and have tubes in the preamp stage. Mine didn’t run hot. You would have to go pre-owned to get one of their top models. I’m not sure why you’re concerned about something being "too powerful". I have run highly efficient speakers with big amps and most will respond well to the power. If I were currently looking I would also consider Modwright’s integrated. You’d have to increase your budget a little for a pre-owned one. There’s currently one listed on CL in Seattle for $2500.
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