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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
phil59 OP
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I bought a Musical Fidelity M6i today. Thank you to all for your insights and recommendations!

jafant
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phil59

 

Nice choice. Keep me posted as you massage the MF M6i into your room and system.

 

Happy Listening!

dwest1023
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I don’t think there were any bad choices mentioned. Other than power requirements, equipment is so subjective. I had a hard time deciding on an integrated, and ended up buying all 3 of my choices. It was just too hard to decide. I ended up with a Pass 250,Mac 352 hybrid and a Hegal 390. All 3 sound wonderful, just different presentation. Hope you come back and tell how you like the Musical Fidelity. 

grislybutter
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"ended up buying all 3 of my choices"

must be the craziest thing I read here so far. I am sure it won't stand for long.

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jjss49
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"ended up buying all 3 of my choices"

must be the craziest thing I read here so far. I am sure it won’t stand for long.

kudos to the person who did this -- well, this is basically what i do... albeit carefully and patiently buying used pieces -- there is no substitute for first hand experience of how some component will sound like, and work, in one’s system

this is how i tried some 35-40 dacs in 3 years...

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