Any thoughts on these speakers with these amps?
Impressions: $1k-$2k integrated amps
Hi there!
Id like to start a thread to collect impressions from about about integrated amps in the $1k - $2k range (new or used).
How would you describe the character of the sound? How did it “pair” with other items in your rig? Most important, how did it compare with other amps in this category/on this list.
This is not exhaustive but here’s a starting point:
Id like to start a thread to collect impressions from about about integrated amps in the $1k - $2k range (new or used).
How would you describe the character of the sound? How did it “pair” with other items in your rig? Most important, how did it compare with other amps in this category/on this list.
This is not exhaustive but here’s a starting point:
Belles Aria
Yamaha a-s1100
Yanaha a-s2100 (used)
AVA SET 120 Control
Anthem i225
Primare i21
Primare i22
Moon by Sim Audio 240i (used)
Rega Elex-R
Marantz PM8006
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With the exception of the KEF, and the Diamond 220's, I’ve listened to all of the above with Primare. The speaker I thought went best with the Primares is not on your list. Both the original Studio 100’s and the Response D2 by Proac brought forth more of the Primare capabilities in my mind. There is also the rumor that Stewart Tyler of Proac may have voiced a line of Proacs with Primare stuff. Original Studio 100’s can be had in the $1200 range. The new Studio 100’s are not the same speaker. |
I had the primare. It sounded really good at first, very clean and punchy, but I never felt like listening for very long. Not fatigue, just boredom. Wasn't very engaging. The Yamahas are really great all-arounders, but left me wanting more detail. I have the moon 240i now. Its absolutely incredible! Clean, good low end, non-fatiguing. At 50 watts, I am left wanting more power, so will either add a moon power amp or move to one of their more powerful integrated. Highly recommended. |
this curiosity just popped up on eBay, what fun if it sounded good. fun to know about at least This Vintage Denon Integrated has one phono input and front switched internals for MM 2.5mv sensitivity and MC .125 mv sensitivity. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Denon-PMA-750-Audio-80-Watt-Phono-Turntable-Stereo-Pre-Amplifier/174360505596?hash=item2898b22cfc:g:fGQAAOSwOI5e8Yd4 Very clean, you would need to get seller to ship if for far less money Denon excerpt: Phono 20-100k, 0.2db The MC/MM super equalizer is carried and the broadband characteristic of 20Hz-100kHz�}0.2dB is realized. Composition consists of the NF form direct-current amplifier and CR form equalizing filter by newly developed low noise dual FET, and the first rank serves as dual FET differential amplification of the direct direct-current servo system. https://audio-database.com/DENON-COLUMBIA/amp/pma-750-e.html https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/denon/pma-750.shtml |
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