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Inexpensive Integrated for GMA Europas

Hello All,

I need some suggestions! I'm helping some friends put together an inexpensive system. So far I've lined up a Cambridge Audio D500SE CDP (I've owned this myself, and it's quite good for the money) and a pair of GMA Europas. I'm looking for an integrated to drive these speakers. The room is moderate size, around 12x18x9. My budget is $400 to $500, and a remote is not necessarily required. I'm thinking Jolida 1501, which has 12AX7 input and SS output sections and provides 100wpc. They don't want a real tube amp, too complicated for them. Any other good matches? Thanks.

PS - as for cabling, I'm thinking cheap: romex or Home Depot 12 gage wire for speakers. Any thoughts?
peter_s

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seandtaylor99
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The Europas are fantastic speakers, but need good stands, and good distance from rear walls (I own a pair).

I'm driving mine with a Densen B100 and the sound is terrific, but that amp, even used is a bit beyond your price range.

The europas are 4 ohm, but seem to be an easy load on the densen amp and quikly get too loud for me.

In your price range two that come to mind are the rega brio and the creek 4330. Arcam may have something in that range also. An older Naim Nait could be found for that money, but is rarer.

You have the makings of a great system.
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