Integrated streaming amplifiers under $3000
Good suggestion with the Anthem. I'd have to stretch the budget for that as the cheapest used ones are still around $3500, but maybe a great deal will pop up sometime! As for the Rogue, I do like their options, but it doesn't look like any come with an onboard DAC. While I wouldn't mind adding a small streamer, I really do want to minimize the number of "boxes" in my system, so it kinda defeats the purpose of this whole exercise! On top of that, I would even rule out amps that had a DAC, but the DAC was only USB input (e.g. the Unison Research integrated). Since this isn't a pure stereo system, I do want to be able to hook up my TV and other digital inputs via optical/HDMI/coax. |
Good suggestions here. Some describe the Hegel as "cold" but your speakers sound warm, so perhaps not an issue. You might consider Atoll: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/atoll-electronique-in400se-integrated-amplifier/ Perhaps Vincent, too: https://upscaleaudio.com/products/vincent-audio-sv-237mk-hybrid-integrated-amplifier?variant=4274931... With the Vincent, the question I'd have is overall serviceability, though it is sold via Upscale. I considered the Billie, but the company is very young and has very few products. It seems more like a cleverly marketed attempt to grab a niche than a solid company that will be around for years. That could be wrong, but it will take years (and hopefully a range of products) to show that’s so. |
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