The MAs are a great match with tubes in general. I use them with a PrimaLuna DiaLogue integrated, excellent price / performance all around. Also agree Cayin or Rogue would work well too, both easier to find used.
Amplifier Recommendations for Monitor Audio Silver 300 Speakers
Earlier this year I bought a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 300 speakers, I have been driving them with a vintage, but fully re-capped Yamaha CA-810 amplifier. The amp sounds good, especially the phono stage, but I'd like to try a newer, modern amplifier. My budget is ~$1500.
My listening room is about 15' x 17' speakers are 10 ft away, and I usually listen at volumes of 65-75db.
I'm interested primarily in integrated amplifiers, preferably ones that include a built in mm/mc phono stage and/or dac. Specifically, I've been researching the Peachtree Nova220SE which Peachtree re-released and is selling on their site for $1099. This seems like an incredible deal and would leave a few hundred dollars left for an outboard phono stage. I've also had my eye on the Onkyo A-9070 and Schiit Vidar/Saga combo.
Thoughts and advice would be much appreciated. Also, is $1500 enough to see an upgrade in sound over my Yamaha or would I need to spend significantly more?
My listening room is about 15' x 17' speakers are 10 ft away, and I usually listen at volumes of 65-75db.
I'm interested primarily in integrated amplifiers, preferably ones that include a built in mm/mc phono stage and/or dac. Specifically, I've been researching the Peachtree Nova220SE which Peachtree re-released and is selling on their site for $1099. This seems like an incredible deal and would leave a few hundred dollars left for an outboard phono stage. I've also had my eye on the Onkyo A-9070 and Schiit Vidar/Saga combo.
Thoughts and advice would be much appreciated. Also, is $1500 enough to see an upgrade in sound over my Yamaha or would I need to spend significantly more?