Integrated Amp -- $1,500 or less.


I am in the process of downsizing my system. The only thing that I plan to keep is my Tyler Acoustic Taylor Ref. Monitors. I would appreciate suggestions on which integrated amps to audtion in the $1,500 or less category (new or used) to replace my Supratek Chardonnay and Bryston 4BSST (please, no Bryston comments -- I happen to think this was a great match). I realize that I am going to be sacrificing quite a bit as a result of this change, but changing priorities (i.e., WAF) dictate the change. Also, although the Bryston was 300wpc, the Ref. Monitors are pretty easy to drive, so power is not a constraining factor. My next step will be to find a CD player in the $500-$1000 category to match whatever amp I choose, so suggestions for well matched systems are weclome as well.

Thanks.

Tom
boschtb
A Unico would be a solid choice. Buy a used one from the listings and use the rest of your budget for music, cables, etc.
I am demoing a Portal Panache (demo unit $1300). It sounds really nice with my Paradigm Studio Reference 20s.
Try a Audio Aero Prima amp. I bought my mkI last year used, put a new tube in and replaced the power cord. It already had Cardas post and rca's, Kimber caps and a Alps volume control. All this for under a grand! If you can find one, try it out. The mkI has 3 inputs, a pre out on it with the option of using a cdp direct to the power amp portion. If you can't find a dealer in your area, try Audio Aero website for info. Good luck listening.