I am a Marantz fanboy, so will recommend them. When bench tested, their lineup regularly proves to be underrated on output. They have excellent built in phono stages. You can find some retailers currently selling the PM-8005 for $900 new (was $1200). If you are ok with used, you can pick up the PM-14S1 for $1,500 or less in like new condition. This would be a great fit with thos speakers.
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?