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Integrated amp recommendation

I recently bought a used pair of Swiss-made Piega p4L MKII floor-standing speakers. I am looking for a two-channel integrated amp to pair with them. Budget: $1,000.

Among the stated speaker specs: applied power rating 20-200 watts, sensitivity 89 db, 4 ohms impedance and frequency response 38 Hz-50 kHz. To me, the speakers’ sound can be described as natural, detailed and transparent, not aggressive and maybe slightly lacking in bass. The room is 12 x 20, carpeted but relatively bare. I listen primarily to classic rock, classic jazz and classical. I use a Bluesound Node 2i music streamer and CDs. Bluetooth would be nice but not essential.

Thank you for any assistance.

phil59

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elliottbnewcombjr
5,232 posts
 

A bit over budget, but $ is strong in Canada now, cad 1500 is $1100. usd. And, you can always make an offer.

Free shipping in Canada,You would need to get seller to ship to you ____ for $____? Or, you pay UPS and seller simply drops it off ’loose’ at nearby UPS pack and ship.

This model includes a MM phono stage AND a 32bit | 384kHz DAC,

(nice ’get started’ options, perhaps you have separates or will try separates later)

as well as switchable for KT88 (my preference) or EL34

 

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cayin description

https://en.cayin.cn/features/8/57/73/326.html

I have early Cayin AT88, love it!!!

seems best price new is $2K https://shop.musicteck.com/products/cayin-cs-55a

elliottbnewcombjr
5,232 posts
 

Someone mentioned Rogue (I have never heard one)

 

has Phono, both MM and MC

elliottbnewcombjr
5,232 posts
 

btw, the reviews of the Cayin are universally quite positive

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1042US1042&sxsrf=AJOqlzVPBvs3vaeUltjNrFmASHWoSbsJ8w:1677176387739&q=cayin+cs-55a+review&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiQhsT2oKz9AhUTUzUKHQ0LDfIQ1QJ6BAhgEAE&biw=1620&bih=803&dpr=1.5

I Immediately took the bottom off my Catin, VERY impressive Hand wired construction, organized, spacious. Mine: early model, internal bias, CS-55A safe external meter!

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