Integrated Amps - another thread...


Ok, I am going to start looking for an integrated amp that meets my needs.  Let me tell you a little about me and my system...

I was an early R&D person (not technical; rather, sound) at Cary Audio, in the very beginning.  I have been in the audio world for 35 years.  My current system consists of: MacBook Pro > Schiit Modi 3 > Rega Brio > to modified ADS &L780/2 Speakers.  All my PC, IC, and SC are hand made using the Helix Image model.  I also have a number of mechanical isolation things going on around the entire system.  Fairly good size room; however, I don't play really loud.

BTW, I'm one of the only people that has always believed in the sound of ADS speakers and still do...

My ultimate goal is to relplace the MacBook (the last change), Schiit Modi 3, and the Rega Brio.  The ADS aren't going anywhere.  They fit me!

I thought about separates; but, I think I want to stick with an Integrated Amp.  I don't really want an Integrated with a DAC (if it has one, then so be it).  I would to keep it around 3K, if possible.  No really wanting to get back into tubes nd I'm comfortable trying Class D.

I listen 100% to Tidal and Quboz, via Roon, on my MacBook, to mostly late 50's early 60's Jazz.  I do listen to newer Jazz when I hear a good album.

So, throw out some suggestions, please...


caryking

Showing 3 responses by jjss49

he’s not so quick on changing the Rega...  first of all, he said, it’s going to take a small fortune to get better sound


yes this was my first reaction as well, as i stated earlier... but the units i recommended will deliver a better overall sound than the rega i believe
i would recommend you get a small or medium hegel or a middle or upper naim - excellent sound and build

hegel a little more purity in overall sound, naim a little more prat perhaps a touch less refined

another option if you don't mind a slightly older unit is a primare i-30, which is really outstanding, a touch more treble sparkle than hegel or naim, outstanding coherence and drive

all excellent

no affiliation, other than being a happy owner of all 3...
budget?

what is wrong with your brio? seems to be right in line with the quality of the rest of the system, esp. the dac