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Entry level amp?

I have a shanling STP 80 with a pair of VR2 speakers, looking for something more powerful than the 35 watts that my current system puts out. Sounds nice however my speakers need a little bit of power to sound better. Any good american made entry level amp (intergrated) that will offer me what I am looking for? I am a conscious budget consumer :)
chgolatin2
jrinkerptdnet
430 posts
 
try Canadian also .... Sim Moon I5 is excellent ... solid state not tube however (you don't mention whether you want to stick with tubes)
null1
76 posts
 
Try a Conrad Johnson MF- 2200. That was my first amp. I loved it!!. Good Luck, Marc
aball
2,016 posts
 
Maybe a Portal Panache will strike your fancy.
chgolatin2 OP
53 posts
 
Well, I prefer Tube system not SS. I love tubes and I wouldnt go back to solid state, just my taste. My budget is at around 1K for the amp.
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
Look at the Portal Panache. Made in USA. Only downside is no remote control.
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