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integrated amp on a budget

Hey, could you suggest SS integrated amp on a budget? 2500€ max (about 2800$).

I've upgraded my speakers to Klipsch Heresy IV. Have also leftover from previous setup 2 small Wharfendale subwoofers SPC8 (depends of situation might get rid of them). Listening mainly to rock and all kind of metal (think from Led Zeppelin to Cannibal Corpse). 

Room size varies, as I'm moving at next year again. As input I use PC, so DAC. No need for phono. Streaming may be, but is not essential. May be used. Remote would be nice, but again not important..

I'd proabably go for simplest and most minimalist setup. Would have bougth Schiit Ragnarok 2 all included (with dac and phono), but they have been out of stock for a few months in Europe (probably world wide chip crisis).

Also, as in Europe, I've no clue for a good site for used amps. Can't order from US or UK, also US based companies are probably 150% in EU (and very likely vice versa).

Can't think of anything else right now, thanks in advance.

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allinaudio
6 posts
 

I second (or third) the Hegal choice.  I've got the 60 watt d90 which should be plenty for Klipsch and it continues to impress.  Even the headphone amp is excellent.  About $1k used.

Ted

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curiousjim
4,689 posts
 

@geof3,

I’m still very happy with the H390. I did add a Denafrips Pontus ll a few weeks ago and so far I’m liking it also. 😀

Happy almost new years.

JD

how1825
6 posts
 

EXPOSURE 3010S D2 is clearly the way to go!

its very well designed, lots of power for a small integrated amp(110 channel)

and is well laid out with no unnecessary bells and whistles to add to signal path.

Very neutral sounding and musical with the (PRAT) pace, Rhythm, etc.

get one and enjoy the music!

Under $2,500

jpsreno
77 posts
 

I will second the reference to Vincent in your price range.  A hybrid integrated that, depending on the source is as good and in some cases better than  many separates.

 

mofojo
2,289 posts
 

An option I think may be better than most anything is a Lyngdorf integrated with Room Correction. With that kind of music when things get fast and hectic it brings the everything in to such better focus. Bass will be sooo much tighter and slamming. IME the Lyngdorf does not work very well with low efficiency speakers but with those Klipsch it would be amazing. 

A Lyngdorf 2170 made a pair of vintage Cerwin Vega DX9s sound like a high end speaker and I’m not exaggerating. Crazy good. 
 

if you are against room correction I would personally be looking at a tube integrated. 

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