There are today quite a few really integrated amplifiers out there. It is unfortunate that they are also quite expensive. I was fortunate to be able o aquire a couple of years ago a demo Rega Osiris integrated from a nearby audo dealer for abut 34% of it's list price of $9995 I believe. It might not be the very best solid state integrated amplifier out there but for it's list price is not a bad deal. t just over a third of list price it would be very hard to ewual. let alone surpass. My point is, if possible to look out for those real good deals that come up from time to time. Anyway, I presently have a truly great integrated amp in near mint condition which I use to drive a Stax electrostatic headphone system with. But that is another story.. With 160 watts per channel to simply drive a very easy to drive pair of headphones is something else. Which is a subject that I have never herd or read about. But for listening to rock and roll-just think about it.
Intigrated Amp Dilemma
A little background:
I am currently using a Parasound Halo Integrated amp driving a pair of Golden Ear Triton 2 speakers. I noticed when getting the volume up to a really good level, the amp strains a bit and the sound gets thin. I am talking at most 93-95db but usually I listen at less than 87db.
Very shortly, I will be moving my Golden Ear Triton 1 speakers into the system where the Triton 2 speakers resides as I am taking delivery of the new GE References in a week or two. I do not think the bigger Triton 1 speakers will be a great match with the Parasound integrated, I will probably sell the Triton 2 speakers.
I am thinking of buying a better sounding integrated with a bit more power and more reserve power. I would need 3 line inputs (single ended) and a built in dac. I am NOT interested in any Class D amps. I want to keep it around 5-6K new Can I be pointed in the right direction please?
Thank you!