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Integrated Amplifier Recommendations Needed

I have a pair of JBL L112 speakers in excellent condition, but I would like an integrated amplifier to drive them. The JBLs are fairly efficient, 89 dB @ 1 W/1 M, and the maximum recommended amplifier power is 300 watts. My room is 20X25 with 10-foot ceilings.  

100 wpc would be adequate; what do you all recommend?  I want to stay under $2000, and used equipment is fine.

I listen to 80% jazz, from small groups to big bands.  The rest mixes classical, classic rock, Steely Dan, etc.  

Best,

 

MB

 

samdance
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johnread57
232 posts
 

https://pt.audio/2024/12/06/2025s-best-preamplifiers-buyers-guide-2025/
 

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vdotman
145 posts
 

I’ll throw my hat in the ring for Hegel. It’s a no brainer!

petar3
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i have Hegel H90 and H390. H90 does a great job with Stirling Broadcast (like Harbeth) speakers and should do well with JBLs, too. can be found fo $1k used. and if you use Audirvana, you have high-quality wireless access -- think of that aspect, too. 

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elliottbnewcombjr
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above budget, at the $2,300 search limit, a Marantz from 1985,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/235637360150?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=868587b8-b4b3-11ef-9083-386638616139

A Rotel, also $2,300

https://www.ebay.com/itm/326331335272?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=bb80eaba-b4b4-11ef-8a54-313764663538

A Sansui, save $1, only $2,299

https://www.ebay.com/itm/405277215150?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=19fe0b04-b4b5-11ef-8745-363139623032

 

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