Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500

Looking for best bang for buck amp for under $ 500. I have triangle Bro 2 speakers already and cables and a dac. So just looking at a amp. Something in the 50-100 watt range, slightly on warm side of neutral, good low end, all the good stuff.

Right now i own the Emotiva basx A-100 its not bad i paid $199 but i want to step up my game. Im kinda looking at Cambridge audio AXR100, a couple of yamahas, but wide open to suggestions ?

Michael

audiomike3306-07-2021 3:08am

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doyle3433 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 315 posts 06-07-2021 at 07:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In the clearance section of Audio Advisor there's a NAD 316 BEE $449.00 40WPC. Bought this for my son as a starter and he loves it. For a little more power and features there's the NAD C338 50 WPC for $600.00
audiomike33 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 117 posts 06-07-2021 at 06:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Wow some great suggestions, i like that music fidelity for 499, heard good things about them. The Rega IO looks nice like the desktop idea, but 30 watts seem a bit weak. Now the Rega Brio im really liking at 50 watts, but its $1000, and thats over my budget.
audiomike33 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 117 posts 06-07-2021 at 03:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hey man appreciate all the responses I got to look over all of this. I see somebody mentioned the Rega IO I kind of like it or the Rega Brio I know it's over my budget but I read nothing but good reviews and things about that amp but I'm going to look over all your guys suggestions today and see.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,769 posts 06-07-2021 at 03:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Croft Integrated.
hilde45 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,974 posts 06-07-2021 at 02:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Go used. Here are three: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649702652-arcam-a90-integrated-amplifier/ https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649741951-peachtree-decco65-and-peachtree-d5-speakers-in-cherry/ https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649745672-musical-fidelity-m2si-integrated-amplifier-low-hours-e...
mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22,198 posts 06-07-2021 at 02:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Amazon.com: Fosi Audio TDA7498E 2 Channel Stereo Audio Amplifier Mini Hi-Fi Class D Integrated Amp for Passive Speakers 160W x 2 + 24V Power Supply: Electronics Seriously. Big, big bang! Nothing to lose for that price ($76, really?) , and easily returnable via Amazon if needed. I have a smaller model running a pair of KEF ls50s for a couple of years now and this line is amazing for the price. They also provided good customer service when I had questions early on.
mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,481 posts 06-07-2021 at 02:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Look for a use NAD C356BEE.
doyle3433 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 315 posts 06-07-2021 at 01:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete And how could I forget Cyrus. I've owned a one and a two. Great sound, built like tanks. I've always wanted to try a Rega
vinylvalet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 897 posts 06-07-2021 at 01:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rega IO
doyle3433 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 315 posts 06-07-2021 at 01:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've always had a soft spot for a cool integrated. I still have a really retro cool Ariston 40w, made in Scotland. I've hade a couple NAD's. Love their quality and bang for the buck. I'd try NAD, Cambridge, Leek and maybe see if you could find a used Acurus.
arcticdeth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,572 posts 06-07-2021 at 09:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used, yes, better power and broken in. Tons of stuff on AG! GET 200W min check the f on. this is where I found my grails!!!!
petg60 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,486 posts 06-07-2021 at 08:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Have you tried the used market? Most likely to find something interesting there.
audiomike33 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 117 posts 06-07-2021 at 06:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ok hoping for more than 1 reply.
fuzztone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,598 posts 06-07-2021 at 03:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete And an egg roll https://www.hifi-amplifiers.com/en/tonewinner-hdcd-player-amp-c-90/tonewinner-ad66mkii-hifi-integrat...