jmcgrogan25,351 posts05-01-2016 12:05amWell
the title of your thread is best integrated amp. I'll say the best I've
heard is my VAC 160iSE, but maybe a bit out of your price range. A VAC
160i may not be though. However, I don't think the VAC would be the best
to drive your Maggies though.
There is a used Boulder 865 for
sale right now in your price range that should do the trick. You may
also be able to find a used Vitus RI-100.
If looking new, check out a
Wells Audio Majestic, very good bang for the buck. You might also find a
new BAT VK-3000SE within your budget.
Happy hunting!
The Vitus RI-100 & Boulder 865 are all solid choices if looking 2nd hand. Note: The Vitus is a bit dark sounding, whilst the Boulder is natural and dead neutral. If buying new, my first choice would be a Unison Unico 150 hybridamplifier (approx $6000US). The Unico is beautifully made & uses pure class A double triode Input and driver stages + a single Mosfet power stage, and has zero NFB. Second choice with the Maggies would be the Modwright KWI-200 ($5500US). followed by the Wells Audio Majestic (also in the musical camp, $3500US) and new Hegel H360 ($5700US). The Hegal also has a good dac & can act as a streamer fyi. Have fun with your auditions!
