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What medium priced amplifier is best with vinyl?

I am looking for a new amplifier for my system. I have a VPI Scout TT and Monitor Audio RS6 speakers, among other componets. I am mostly into vinyl and am considering a Naim Nait 5i, Simaudio Moon i-1 or used Moon i-3 or i-5. Also Roksan Kandy... Tubes interest me but I've never used them and am not sure what direction to go. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
hallhill4
everest_audio
285 posts
 
If you don't already have a phono preamp, the Roksan Kandy K2, or the older L.III for that matter, comes with a good MM phono stage built-in.
vinyladdict
164 posts
 
Many will think this a shill due to the fact that I have one posted for sale, but I'm going to post it anyway.

The best integrated phono preamp I've ever heard is in the Denom PMA-2000IVR. It's fantastic to say the least. I've replaced if with a NAD M3 Integrated and a PS Audio GCPH which is much better but should be at 5x the price.

I don't care if you buy mine or not - it should be on your short list.
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
Exposure makes good amps also.
hallhill4 OP
5 posts
 
Thanks for the suggestions! I do have a phono pre-amp, a Cambridge 640p which sounds great, especially given the price. So I do not necessarily need an amp with a phono stage built in.
vinyladdict
164 posts
 
If you like the Cambridge, a natural choice would be one of the Azur matching amps - 640A's come up all the time for less than $400.
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