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Best Looking SS Integrated Amplifiers Under $2,000

Hi. I've been looking at a lot of integrated amps from vintage 70s through 80s to modern day equipment. So far, I kinda like the vintage stuff especially the black faced Sansuis, detest the 80s black box stuff (many are still made that way like supposedly awesome Onkyo A-9555 for example), and think that some of the British stuff (Naim, Rega, Cambridge Audio, Creek, ...) is interesting but ultimately doesn't warm the heart. Since I enjoy equipment that both sounds AND looks good, what am I missing? And, with all due respect, no, I don't do tubes.

Of all that I've seen, I love the bold big gold knobs on black acryclic look of the Onix machines.
vivaslb
vivaslb OP
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@Tbromgard - Oui, le YBA, c'est vraimente magnifique.

@Cmalak - yup, Paradigm Studio 20s. I just got my Onix A-120 and for now I'm all set. With the Onix CD-5 it is a pretty pair and sounds quite nice with the Paradigms.
vivaslb OP
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Actually, all I need now is a tuner to match and Onix doesn't make one anymore.
vivaslb OP
34 posts
 
Got a Sony XDR-F1HD1 tuner which pulls in stations incredibly well. Only beef with it is it is tiny, and looks a trifle odd on top of the Onix A-120, which btw is a great amp.
petar73bg
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Primare I30
vivaslb OP
34 posts
 
The gray Primare I30 s probably the next nicest looking IMHO to the Onix A-120. I prefer the glossy face of the Onix A-120 to the (at least in the pics on their site) more matte look of the Primare. The Primare has some sweet looking knobs, but I love the boldness of the gold ones on the Onix A-120.
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