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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
headphonedreams
527 posts
 

I used to have a Rega Brio and changed to Schiit Ragnarok. It was a night-and-day difference to the better. I suggest you either try to find a used Ragnarok with a dac or buy a new one without dac. I would guess that the dac card is better than the Node and worth the money but it pushes the price north of $1500. On the other hand it will be easier to sell some other day if you want to.

A used Ayre could also be a great choice. 

stanleylocke
243 posts
 

It has not been stated by the author if the preference is tubes or SS. For a tube integrated <$1k, Jolida 502BRC. In SS <$1k, NAD C 375BEE, C368. Parasound New Classic 200. Creek Evolution 5350. Music Hall Mambo and many other listed on US Audiomart.

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mbmi
582 posts
 

Selling my Belles Aria . Moving to separates.

axeis1
293 posts
 

I think someone mentioned the Plinius I owned an 8200 , 8200mkll, 9200apl sound powerful and musical 

leemaze
330 posts
 

Used for $1500 you can go higher up the Rega line to a Elex-r or Elicit-r. Highly recommend both. 

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