Integrated amp with tape out sub out
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everest_audio: I’ve heard mixed things about the Hegels and unfortunately have limited access to listen to gear living in northern New England, but I’ll look at these. rhljazz: Cambridge makes a decent product, so I’ll look at their integrateds more extensively. ivyinvestor: the LS50s are terrific speakers that I think are hard to appreciate in the short term but continue to please for years. I owned the current model Reference 3s until I needed to downsize and frankly with a decent subwoofer I don’t much miss them. |
Take a look at the Parasound NewClassic series: they offer an integrated amplifier (and a preamplifier variant, for others who might be interested). I need analog bass management, so I've selected Parasound, though I will likely go the separates route. For you, the integrated amplifier's fixed Rec Out, variable (HP) Main Out, and twin sub outs (one full range and one < 80Hz) could be a very useful combination. The physicist in me wants to say that the NewClassic 200 Integrated is the best class D available for a reasonable amount of money, but I haven't heard all of them so I'll restrain from making absolute statements. It is nevertheless a fabulously neutral, smooth integrated amplifier. BTW, the LS50s are such nice kit - congrats! |
I recently purchased a Cambridge Audio 651a integrated here on Audiogon. It has, sub out, preamp out, and two record outs. Output is 75W per channel. It is the least expensive amplification I’ve used in over 30 years, and I am pleasantly surprised by how good it is. So, Cambridge might be worth looking into new or used. |
