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Recommendations on Integrated Amps

I'm looking at purchasing a solid state integrated amp (only new) in the $1,000-$1,500 price range and 70+ WPC and wanted to get some recomendations in this range. I will be purchasing speakers to go with this amp later on. I am looking at the Primare I21, but have not auditioned it yet. Any thoughts on this amp? Or any other suggestions. I listen to all types of music. Any input would be appreciated.
brianhb
soulbrass
246 posts
 
Creek 5350SE and Naim NAIT 5i. Both Class A recommendations in your price range.
tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
If I may suggest that you decide on speakers before you buy an amp. The chemistry between the two is very important. That said, I love my Creek 5350SE running Von Schweikert VR-1s. It is clean, detailed, dark quiet and with those speakers gives alot of space around and texture to instruments. I mostly listen to classical and jazz with some bluegrass and rock music thrown in. I know there are alot of amps out there because I was asking the same question a few months ago. I found my answer, good luck with yours!
asonicyouth
120 posts
 
Naim Nait 5i
pawlowski6132
592 posts
 
I had the Marantz PM7200. It has been in the Stereophile Recommended components the last two years. It is 95wpc and only about $500! Nice.
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jond
5,810 posts
 
Used Bryston B-60, a great sounding little amp with an ironclad warranty.
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