Getting back into Hi-Fi need new int-amp


Looking at many models under $1k. I have a small room and small bookshelf speakers. Listen to mostly rock from classic to indie to metal. NAD, Marantz, Creek, and Music Hall all look great. I want a sub output over on board phono input. Once I upgrade my turntable would rather have great phono stage and the option to upgrade. My CD player is a PS1 after hearing about the sound quality. Speaker's are PSBs. Any suggestions other then the ones mentioned would be great. Looking to upgrade to Harbeth PSESR's eventually.
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The new NAD 375 int gas a rich tonal balance and plenty of zutz, has tone controls that can assist compressed Rock recordings and will work great with your PSBs and many other well designed speakers.
All you need is a used Grant Fidelity 3400B, 300B SET integrated. Best bang for buck beneath $1k there is if your speaker demands aren't high. Even though it's only rated 10 watts it's Class A and drove a pair of Martin Logan Vista's with ease. I recently installed Shuguang Treasure black 300B's which put this integrated over the top. I own far more expensive gear, however the performance of the GF 3400B gives up nothing to components costing far more. I'd say the same thing about the Prima Luna 2 which is commonly found under $1k used. These produced in China products are the real deal Billybob, and I'd not have thought that was the case until I finally decided to acquire them both for a test run. Check them both out and you'd be mighty plz'd.

Enjoy!
For about a grand used you can lay your hands on a Naim Nait 5i. It will treat your ears right.

Full disclosure: I have one, so you might discount this input as "buy what I have," but I view it as the voice of happy experience.