Looking at the current listings in your price range, there are a bunch of nice integrateds for sale, among them: Myryad T-40, Arcam 8r, Rega Brio 3, Linn Majik-I, and (if you need only one input) Virtue TWO.2. (I don't know any of the sellers.) Of these, I'd go for the Rega. I have an original Brio in my office, and I love it. I've had good luck reading around and buying used. If it doesn't work out, you can sell it on and, if you haven't overpaid, only be out for shipping.
Best integrated for $500?
I'm looking to finally upgrade my old Onkyo receiver into a good integrated. I have the Onkyo, a Rotel 1072 cd, and a Creek DAC/passive preamp powering my golden, beloved Triangle Titus 202 speakers (on Mapleshade floor stands). I'm leaning towards Rogue Audio for a used integrated, but with my current set-up (and a small room), what would you all suggest for the $500 range (used)?
p.s. before my divorce a decade ago, my system was Maggie 3.6R's powered by an ARC VS-110 fed by a Blue Circle 2.1 pre and a Musical Fidelity cd player. I'll never go back to that level, but I do appreciate a beautiful soundstage.
p.s. before my divorce a decade ago, my system was Maggie 3.6R's powered by an ARC VS-110 fed by a Blue Circle 2.1 pre and a Musical Fidelity cd player. I'll never go back to that level, but I do appreciate a beautiful soundstage.