Integrated amp under $5k

Looking for class D or similar ice/hypex integrated 2 channel amp.
High output. Suggestions?

aj52305-12-2025 12:22pm

zx10 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16 posts 05-14-2025 at 08:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you shop you may find a used McIntosh MA7900 for about 5M. I have one and highly recommend. It is class A.
jcatdcat Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18 posts 05-14-2025 at 01:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Peachtree Carina X or Carina GaN
mindhead1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15 posts 05-17-2025 at 12:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Integrated class D, check out the Heaven 11 Billie. Class D power amp, check out the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Ultra.
helomech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,805 posts 05-17-2025 at 12:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Axxess Forté series of integrateds are the best implementation of Class D I have encountered, both integrateds and separates. I suspect that’s because their distortion profile is 2nd order dominant, with all higher orders being inaudible. They are rated at 100 WpC, but actual output is approximately 170 watts into 8 ohms and 250 watts into 4. The onboard DACs are stellar too.
garyhay275 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 05-17-2025 at 02:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete HIfi Rosę RA280 is worth a look.