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Integrated for Dad

I'm looking to get an Integrated amp for my Father for under $1,000. I'm looking at Creek, Rega, etc. but haven't heard any but the Rega. Any recommendations would be helpful. Older used stuff would be great. The less he spends the better for him. We're definitely looking for best bang for the buck. He listens to mostly vocals, and Jazz, and has no desire for big bass. It would be teamed up with a modified Rotel 970 CD player and new Polk R25i speakers with Kimber 8TC. A phono stage would be best, but we can go external if need be.
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sugarbrie
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I'll also recommend the Audio Refinement Complete. The Bryston is very good. They'll need a phono stage. The Rotel RQ970 phono stage for under $200 is very good. The Creek 5350 mentioned has an optional plug in phono board.

The best bang for your buck would be a used Cambridge Audio A3i. It was designed by Michael Creek and comes with MM phono standard. They tend to be no more than $250 used. Cheapest way to get a Creek amp with phono. I love mine that I have kept since new and now use in my home office bedroom. It is a keeper.

sugarbrie
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I'll also recommend the Audio Refinement Complete. The Bryston is very good. They'll need a phono stage. The Rotel RQ970 phono stage for under $200 is very good. The Creek 5350 mentioned has an optional plug in phono board.

The best bang for your buck would be a used Cambridge Audio A3i. It was designed by Michael Creek and comes with MM phono standard. They tend to be no more than $250 used. Cheapest way to get a Creek amp with phono. I love mine that I have kept since new and now use in my home offce system. It is a keeper.

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