Integrated Amp advice please someone help me

In new price order, I would consider the NAD C320BEE (new $400; 50 wpc); the NAD C370 ($520 new, but damaged carton at yawaonline.com; 120 wpc); or the Musical Fidelity A3 ($850 plus shipping from Upscale audio; 85 wpc). I own the NAD C320BEE and the Musical Fidelity A3 and am happy with both. The C320BEE has a lot of punch, with very good detail and bass for the money (I posted a review of the C320BEE on Agon). The MF A3 brings you from mid-price to high price and represents a real step or so above the 320BEE in terms of getting more ... more depth, more detail, more substance. In both systems, I use Acoustic Research 302 classic series speakers. When buying the amp, make sure that you will have enough power to drive the "TBD" speakers. Regards, Rich

I agree w/the Jolida hybrid int. amp consideration made by Ewha. I own the little 30w 301 and the JD-102b. Both sound very impressive and they are great values. The Jolida 301 for $350 retail is unbeatable for the price IMO. You will not regret buying. My preferences would be in this order; Jolida 301 ($350 New), Nad 320 BEE (if remote/headphone/and more inputs are a concern...New $400. Under $350 through kiefsav.com), Audiolab 8000 (New $1095, selling for $549 now), Rotel RA-02. This is all under $700 New. If you willing to buy used, may I suggest an Arcam Delta 290. I've seen quite a few come on the market lately. Under $400 used. Moving up in $$ you have other excellent choices as mentioned by others. Good Luck. Bill

thanks everyone.

i was considering the Jolida 1501 Hybrid, but have heard that there are build quality issues. as i possessing the DIY skills of an armless chimpanzee, i worry that if something goes wrong i'll be without a system while it is in the shop...
any thoughts?

Check out HiFi Choice uk maf and What HIFI? uk mags. They recommend good system matches for every budget. For example:
nad c320bee + B&W 602s3 for more detail
arcam a65plus + AE evo 1 warmer sound
You should probably buy the speaker first, see how it sounds and buy an amp that can drive them to the best of their abilities.

Contact me regarding my LFD Mistral SE integrated. It's $1500 new, I'm going to post it for $750 used in a couple of weeks when I return from travel. It's liquid, sweet, easily competes with some $3000 integrateds. I think only the Musical Fidelity might be in the same league, of the ones that you mention. It's just a bit more than you want to pay BUT should retain its value and provide you a lot of pleasure.