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Integrated amp recommendation

I recently bought a used pair of Swiss-made Piega p4L MKII floor-standing speakers. I am looking for a two-channel integrated amp to pair with them. Budget: $1,000.

Among the stated speaker specs: applied power rating 20-200 watts, sensitivity 89 db, 4 ohms impedance and frequency response 38 Hz-50 kHz. To me, the speakers’ sound can be described as natural, detailed and transparent, not aggressive and maybe slightly lacking in bass. The room is 12 x 20, carpeted but relatively bare. I listen primarily to classic rock, classic jazz and classical. I use a Bluesound Node 2i music streamer and CDs. Bluetooth would be nice but not essential.

Thank you for any assistance.

phil59
jl35
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Belles Aria are under $1500 used....if you want to keep costs down, Musical Fidelity M2si...I have owned both...

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hilde45
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From what I have read, the Hegel, Ayre (also this one), and Belles recommendations stand out for quality. Rogue, too, but perhaps not at the same level. Black Ice also gets some good reviews. As does Schiit.

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noromance
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Please don't get a Cyrus. I had one years ago and it was awful. 

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acmaier3
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Highly suggest the $1500 price point - either the Rogue Sphinx v3 or the Schiit Ragnarok. Both have phono pre amp but Sphinx probably a better choice overall - it's the highest rated entry level integrated in history (probably). I bought one for my son and was completely impressed. I run the Schiit Freya+ into monoblocks - wish the Ragnarok had tubes and MC phono but the DAC option makes it standout a bit too as Schiit has amazing DACs for the $$$ 

slowlane
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Shopping used with a $1K budget, my short list would include Rogue Sphinx V1 or V2, Schiit Ragnarok V1 or a basic V2, and Peachtree Nova 150.

The Ragnarok is the one I know the best, so that is my favorite candidate. 😊 Solid build, decent resale, and excellent sound for the spend.

If you are willing to shop with a lot of patience and persistence, a Parasound HINT 6 is a nice secondhand buying opportunity at $1500.

Good luck!

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