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Best Class A Int. Amp?

I am looking for the best bang for the buck, I know Levinson,Krell,Wadia, and those kind of folks make great amps but most are out of my budget. I know there have got to be some sleepers out there that will compete with these guys at bargain prices on the used market, I just don't know who they are and can't audition because I am buying used. My budget for the amp is $2000. I am using Vandy 2ce's right now but will be upgrading to a class A speaker over the next 6 months and want to get a quality class A amp for them. I am now using the Acurus A250 amp with the Chiro C800 preamp and Vandy 2W subs.I could really use your advice as to the best buy for the money on this amp. Thank you for your help and reply.
rick5189
camadeco
133 posts
 
There is a Plinius 8150i out there right now that can be bought for under $2k. Get it. You cannot do any better in an SS integrated. If you want tube and can go a little more ($2200), I am contemplating selling my Copland CTA-402. See http://www.datateam.hu/pages/copland/cta402.html. Contact me at camadeco@aol.com
hifinut604
54 posts
 
Simaudio Moon I-5. You can go to www.simaudio.com site and they have links to several rave reviews on this amp. If raves from the audio press isn't enough to impress you, how about a rating of 4.95/5.00 on www.Audioreview.com from owners own experiences? It's also their outright Choice Award winner from all the integrated amps that were reviewed (over a hundred). I own one and it's the best high end purchase I've ever made. Only an upgrade to the Sim P5/W5 preamp/amp combo would make me part with my I-5. I might be doing just that in the near future, so let me know if you are interested in picking up a used one in absolutely mint condition. You will not be disappointed with this fantastic amp.
maxie
5 posts
 
Plinius 8150 is agreat sounding integrated
mar00
59 posts
 
I agree the Plinius is great but if your thinkng 2k retail see if you can audition an Electrocompaniet EC1 3. It's a fantastic 70watt integrated with enough reserve to drive most anything.I beleive it is class A operation.I tried several in this price range, Krell 300i,YBA DT,Classe,Bryston ect. I bought the EC myself.....Good Luck
eldragon
707 posts
 
Rick, just curious what is class "A" speaker?
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