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Cost-effective integrated

Hi All-  trading on your wisdom and knowledge (and thanks for sharing!)- my Marantz PM6004 integrated amp began blowing fuses recently, so it's time to move on.  Looking for primarily analogue input, though digital might be useful at some point, and I'd like a remote.  New or used, would like to stay on the low side of $1000. 45w at 8 ohms is enough grunt - looking for fidelity over power.  Thoughts?  Thanks in advance for your wise counsel!

aschaechter
analogj
105 posts
 

I haven't heard it (yet), but the Rogue Sphinx v.3, at $1500, has gotten excellent reviews. 

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russ69
3,505 posts
 

I haven't heard it (yet), but the Rogue Sphinx v.3, at $1500, has gotten excellent reviews. 

I'm liking mine. I have it on most days.

paradisecom
309 posts
 

For new, the Parasound NewClassic 200 is pretty nice and ticks most boxes that anyone could have.

For used, there's a Classe CAP-101 here on Agon for sale.  Those are pretty nice, as well, with minimal features.

NAD and Cambridge Audio also have some nice offerings around $1000 that seem to get great reviews.

smrex13
645 posts
 

Rega Brio is right at your price, and you could save some money by finding a used/demo model.  Wonderful, engaging sound.

aschaechter OP
1 posts
 

Thanks very much for the suggestions... interesting that NAD comes up - I had a 7120 receiver when I was in school.  No tubes, but you did have to keep it stoked with coal!  Seriously, though, that piece lasted about 15 years and I was very happy with it, so I will explore that option - and the others mentioned so far. I really appreciate the insight!

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