@mesch what do you think of the newer NADs? The 3050s seem to enter the used market and obviously must be a great combination of features and quality?
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
I came up with this list based on price and functions but all I know is that they are (mostly) boutique brands, cherished by audiophiles. I have heard NAD and Vincent and none of the rest.
- Vincent SV-500
- Primare I2*
- Rogue Sphinx v2
- Audio by Van Alstine Vision SLR
- Hegel H160/ H120
- NAD C368
- Simaudio Moon I-5
I don't stream, I have a turntable and CD player. I am good with 50Watts per channel, and I would like to avoid tubes for no-fuss maintenance. I have Klipsch RP8000F speakers. I prefer sound on the warm side, I mostly listen to 60s and 70s rock and some soul/jazz/blues. I have decent hearing, I enjoy a nice soundstage but I nothing as critical and analytical as some of you/the typical audiophile.
I am a bit shallow, looks are important :) My budget would allow me to buy one of these used 5-10 years old (stretched... price is key, I would prefer a cheaper model with less functions)
If you own or have heard any of them and can tell me what the best choice/value is based on sound and reliability, that would be a great help.
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@gano There is a like new Rega Elex integrated for sale on AG. It is up for $995, retail was ~$1700. |
Thanks @mesch I will check it out! |
I have improved my budget to about $1500. I tried different amps (all of the above except AVA and Primare) and I added Simaudio to my list. Also the Heaven Billie but there are nearly zero on the used market. Does anyone know if Simaudio is better than the above. Any British amps that would beat these? Sugden? |
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