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A reasonable integrated w/ remote - possibly tube?

I've done extensive searching in the archives, but would love some "fresh" answers. I'm looking for a quality integrated with remote in the sub $2k range, preferrably around $1500. I'm thinking about my first foray into tubes, but since my listening tastes run from Oakenfold/Underworld/Techno to Brahms and classical, I'm a little leery about some of the traditional drawbacks of tubes, namely bass impact. Currently my system is a Naim 92R, 90/3, Flatcap, Planet 2000, and Mission 774s. It's nowhere near the best in soundstaging, but I love the rhythmic drive and pace provided by the Naim gear.

Plinius? Rogue Audio? Jolida? I would be very interested in any suggestions, hints, warnings, caveats, etc. A remote is strongly desired, but not absolutely necessary I suppose. Thanks for your time!
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sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Audio Refinement Complete (a baby YBA Integre). With remote brand new only $1100 MSRP. Comes close to tube sound with solid state. There are lots of reviews on this baby.
mcfavre4
85 posts
 
I recently aquired a Primare A20 MKII. ($1500 list)
I am suprised at just how good this unit is (70w dual mono, remote), this coming from a previous owner of a Plinius 8150i, Roksan Caspian, Bryston B60, Linn Majik, Belles 150a Hot Rod - you get mt drift. The audio mags would drool over this thing if they loved the ones I mentioned. Sound is warm but dynamic and very transparent with a sounstage to die for. Its quickness remind me of the Sim Audio stuff.
Best of luck!
jrook
17 posts
 
If you want to go really cheap you just gotta take a listen to the Antique Sound lab MG-S115DT This thing is very musical and is really cheap. A buddy of mine bought one new for $599.00 And I tell you it is very enjoyable. Kinda makes you scratch your head when it comes to higher priced stuff.
JC
natalie
404 posts
 
Go Rogue Tempest.It allows you to plug a Rogue 88 thru it and bi amp easily
rbirke
144 posts
 
I'm very happy with a Bryston B-60. Solid state, of course, but great sound and built like all Bryston products -- to last forever. I bought mine used with remote and phono stage for around 1250, less than a year old, and at that price, it's a great piece.
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