I think alot of the amps mentioned would serve you well with some sounding smoother, some sounding grittier, some extenuating some frequencies over others.
That said, I use Focal speakers which have a 90 dB or better in room response. Hegel and Focal seem to go very well together. But I have hooked up a Keces E40 integrated amp (34watts@8 ohms/ 61 watts@ 4 ohms) and at the volumes I listen to I find it extremely satisfying at the volumes I listen at. It’s sound quality is very much like my hegel and new, last I checked costs $630 delivered. The Hegel weighs 42#...the Keces E40 weighs about 10#. The Keces E40 is stated to be capable of up to 15 amps per channel for bursts should the speaker require it. My Hegel is probably about 35 amps/channel. But the little Keces does it for me.
Keces also makes a 100 watt power amp that rates very highly but costs much more. One of these days I’ll list the Hegel. Overkill for my "large" bookshelf speakers. Good luck in your search.
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Yes on musical fidelity! Best integrateds mentioned here! Take your pick, they are all incredible!
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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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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.
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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
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@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
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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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@brianh61 Yes,I agree. those old Luxman is very good value in sound and value with $25XX price.
Just remind to pay attention the voltage different in Japan.
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@runwell - I was not actually pointing out the one on ebay but the fact that there are several available in the OPs price range.
I have been using one for 2 years now and it surprises me all the time. I do use the Separate mode as HT Bypass with my HT but I rarely engage the Tone Controls. Currently driving Fyne Audio F502SPs with ease.
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Luxman model on ebay directly from Japan might have voltage problem，there is no imformation on ebay. @brianh61
Must check with the seller before put the order.
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I'd stay clear of Rotel. Go Hegel or Vincent, which is less expensive here:
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The Arcam SA30 Int. amp is another good choice. Lots of power, Built in DAC, great sound, and very flexible. Costs a bit more new ($3300.00). However, I've seen used go between 2-2.5k, if you can find one.
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A used Luxman 505UXII will drive anything, has bells and whistles if you want to use them, HT Bypass, and first 6watts are Class A
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Musical Fidelity M6si is about as good as it gets at that price point, new.
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Parasound Hint6 has to be looked at.
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Check out Hegel. The H120 is in your price range and has a DAC and streamer built in.
All the best.
JD
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Check out Technics SUG 700 integrated amp $2500.
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I have a pair of Heresy IV’s and I’ve tried then with Primaluna Evo300 integrated, Hegel H120, Cambridge audio AX81, leak stereo 130 and Rotel 1572mk2,
my favorite by a country mile has been the NAD C700. Oh so good.
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Unison research único Due best of the bunch.
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Give Peachtree Audio a look. Great integrated amps and their website has a list of global dealers. A used Gan400 is listed for sale on here. Or go for the Nova 500 you won’t be disappointed. They have a set of preamp outputs for a pair of subs also. Good luck!
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I bought the multibit dac card for my Ragnarok from their US shop and it worked great! See if they can send a full Ragnarok. You may have to pay a customs fee.
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Rotel A14 terrific versatile great sound
terr
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Second on Parasound Hint Halo either 5 or 6 comes with everything you need.
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Outlaw audio $995 it is verygood for under $1k and 3 year warranty
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Thanks for the suggestions.
Couldn't find Raven Audio European distributors, and due custom tax and overseas sending fees, it would go up from 3300$ to about 5000$.
Schiit does have their very own European site though.
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Integrated.... Hmmmmm.... If we're talking used, this (maybe...)
The problem with Levinson gear is that it is well known the power supply section in caps and rectifiers will need replacement, and the other caps in the signal path will likely need replacement as this unit is fairly long in the tooth now, so maybe not exactly a budget option, unless you can find one with low hours.
If NEW is on the menu, then this!
Below - two of these mono amps!
From Schiit's website, they write this:
Freya+ and 2 Vidars, $2347. Now you're getting into serious capability, with Freya+ and 2 Vidars run in mono, for 400W per channel. This system is serious overkill, but sometimes there's no dose like an overdose!
Choose Freya+ and 2 Vidars for:
Exceptional power, headroom, and flexibility
The highest performance speaker-driving system from Schiit
Perfect match to Gungnir Multibit in size, Yggdrasil in width
The tube preamp will be awesome. When you have some fun money, perhaps buy some Telefunken or Amperex vintage tubes to sweeten the sound. In any case, happy hunting as the saying goes, and have a Happy New Year!
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@highendbroker is in Europe and is reputable selling top used gear. Look there!
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NAD's integrateds are all great, the desktop models may be all you need.
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I took a chance on a used Cayin A88T, excellent build, sounds terrific. Mine does not have pre-out/main in for going to self-powered subs, not sure about newer models.
I decided based on this review, glad I did.
https://6moons.com/audioreviews/cayin/a88t.html
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Raven’s have built-in features to go out to sub, they say low bass is 65% of the load.
You would need to try used Raven or spend more for new.
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Parasound Hint 6. Great bang for the buck. Fully featured.
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