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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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mszfsl
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You should be able to find a used CREEK EVO 100A for ~$1000 (or less). I used one with Joseph RM25XL speakers and now with the "bit power hungry" Magnepan LRS+. The amp/speaker combo is great with either combination. Some reviews follow.

 

https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/creek-evolution-100a

http://www.hifi-review.net/37-creek-evolution-100a.html

https://www.stereophile.com/content/creek-evolution-100a-integrated-amplifier

https://www.hifipig.com/creek-evolution-100cd-cd-player-and-100p-power-amp/

(the power amp is also what you get in the integrated version)

https://www.hifipig.com/thats-all-folks/

(photo of Creek 100A driving a set of Harbeths)

 

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