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integrated amp for $1500?

okay, here it goes...i plan to change a little my system...i'm looking to get an int. amp with a black face, with tight and deep bass (not mushy like the CAV50), nice smooth and extended treble (not screechy like Krell150i), with at least 25W/channel...i don't mind tubes or solid state...is there anything out there that can satisfy my requirements?...i don't mind used either...thanx for any suggestions...
iasi
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aball
2,016 posts
 
I would look into a SS McIntosh Mc6450 (or 6400 for phono). Excellent strong bass and crystal yet silky highs with a mid body and soul that rivals powerful tubes. The Mc6500 is excellent too but out of your price range. Good luck.
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dennis_the_menace
467 posts
 
I really love my VTL IT85 (even tho I'll be upgrading in a few months): awesome sound, tight bass, liquid mids, highs...

and it has a ton of features: processor in, pre-out, remote, great looks
zonus
41 posts
 
bryson b 60. at about 900-1000 used cant go wrong.
iasi OP
115 posts
 
guys, thanx for the info...now, what about a hybrid integrated?...like the Pathos Classic One, or the Unison Unico?...thanx
eddaytona
216 posts
 
Check out Audiomat Arpege. 30w/ch Tube integrated with black translucent plexi faceplate that allows you to see the glowing bits of the tubes. VERY nice sounding stock and really special with NOS Mullard input tubes. No remote though so you have to actually get up to turn it on/off, louder etc.
hackmaster
102 posts
 
If you can up your budget a tiny bit our demo Belles 250i would definitely be an excellent solution for you. It's a 125 wpc. hybrid with a tube preamp and solid state poweramp. Remote volume and mute. Awesome sound, outboard power supply, full record loop, beautifully hand built by Dave Belles.
whatjd
1,139 posts
 
If you can..listen to the Classe Cap-100, Cap-150, Cap-151 and
Cap-80..in that order.
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Used YBA Integre DT. For $1500 used you can probably find one with the phono stage add-on.
cdc
1,783 posts
 
Search for Sugden:
I think hifichoice.co.uk is the site. They have a buyer's guide section. Also ecoustics.com will have reviews.
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warrenh
2,299 posts
 
I love the YBA Integre DT. I don't think you'll find a better 50 watts out there. If you look real hard, you can almost (may cost you a tad more) get a new one in your price range. I owned this baby for 7 years and loved it. I'll skip all the audio lingo. Do your homework, and you may just go the YBA way. You'll be very happy.
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