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Integrated Amp Shopping Decisions

Looking to replace my 1987 NAD 1240 preamp and Adcom 535ll. They have served me well for years but are now both very long in the tooth and probably time for caps but not interested in investing as it would be a poor investment to update them. So I am looking to go integrated. Have a Technics 1210GR and Music Hall 7 so vinyl is a given. Also need USB for my Dead flac files.  So my needs are decent MM phone preamp, USB and can run either RCA or coax out from my Rotel Tribute CD.   Don't really need Bluetooth. Preferable to have tone controls. I am looking at a new speaker purchase which may likely be Wharfedale Lintons or Evos.  Price point around $1800 max.

So, I have a list of possibles.  Cambridge CXA81 but no tone controls or phonestage so not sure about this one, Parasound HINT6 preowned puts me $1800 (Its got the phono and DAC, ) Bel Canto C5i gives me phono and DAC (if I can find preowned) Rogue Sphinx (plus add Schitt Mani DAC) Musical Fidelity M5si (preowned), Yamaha S801 gets good reviews but lower price scares me.  Any contenders I am missing?  Thoughts?

vinyljones1
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ditusa
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Look at the Schiit Ragnarok integrated amp.

Mike

https://www.schiit.com/products/ragnarok-1

vinyljones1 OP
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Oh, I should have added the Ragnarok. I did check it out. Thx.  I also should have stated I only use one table mainly the 1210 since getting it..  I also was remiss in stating that a very good headphone amp is very important as much of my listening is through Senn 600's.

vinyljones1 OP
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Was wondering if anyone had first hand experience with the Parasound or Rouge. The Parasound looks like it ticks alot of boxes.

krelldog
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Parasound HINT6----would be a great choice. I've owned it...way beyond its price point especially used.

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rar1
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Have the Rogue Sphinx.  Have paired it with both the Technics 1210 & 1500.  The built in phono on the Rogue is as good as the Schiit Mani phono (which I owned at one point).  I also have the PS Audio DAC and SACD transport in the mix. Zu Audio Omen bookshelf speaker round out the system.  

I think you will be pretty happy with the Rogue.  Took me awhile to find it.  Had a Rega Brio, which was just ok.  Had a Croft integrated which I could not understand why people liked it.  Rogue is enjoyable.  Non-fatiguing sound.  

 

Rich 

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