The Yamaha A-S801 ticks all your boxes.
Getting Back In - But Doing it Sanely
Hi everyone!
I was once an active buyer here, but after a couple of decades of kids, it's time to get back in. This time, however, I'm doing it with a sense of sanity. I could use your help! I'm in the USA.
I kept my Merlin VSM speakers, which are 8ohm 89db sensitivity speakers that were great with tubes. I would like to use them in my new system. I also purchased a Wiim Pro for a source - I'll be using Apple Music or another streaming service. No video / theater system connectivity is planned or wanted!
My listening room is 20’ x 18’ with high 10’ ceilings. I live in a townhome and can't blast the music, but I want to enjoy it at casual listening levels. Music in like is acoustic, folk, singer songwriter, and some top 40.
I need a preamp/amp, preferably integrated. No monoblocks, for sure. Fine with tubes. Fine with digital.
I want to spend less than $4k used. Preferably under $2k!
Can anyone make suggestions?
Thanks!
Showing 2 responses by nordicnorm
@dayglow Yes, a $2,000 int. amp will not have the refinement that a +$10,000 amp will have. But that’s a limitation of the OP’s budget, not of any of the other amps listed. FWIW, the Yamaha would hold up against the amps you listed in the OP's price range. Hearing is believing. |