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Looking to upgrade amp, need help.

I am currently looking to upgrade my amplifier. My current system is:
Focal 836v's
NAD C375Bee
NAD C546 cd player
Project debut carbon with Ortofon 2m bronze

I listen to both vinyl and CD's. Mostly classic rock but also a wide variety of music at times.  

My budget is $1500-$2000, probably purchase used to get more bang for my buck. I don't have a preference between SS or tubes, but don't have experience with tubes (but think they would be a good match for the Focals).

Any input is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks,

Joel
jmdavidson87
sbrownnw
693 posts
 
The Audio Refinement is not sold, as I am the seller. It is up on a certain Canuck site, on the US side:

http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649335001-seattle-audio-refinement-complete-system-tekton-65t-lin...
chubaka
28 posts
 
parasound makes a great quality product 
thehulk9er
3 posts
 
I love my Parasound Halo Integrated.  Amazing amp, fantastic DAC, good separate headphone circuit, and a very nice phono section and it's on the Stereophile Class A list.
tiago729
18 posts
 
I also own the Parasound Halo Integrated. Haven’t looked at anything else since I bought it. If you call Safe and Sound in Chicopee, MA they might be able to work something out on demo unit. They're great.
sjtm
92 posts
 
I have the Focal 836V's and an SW800V sub.  I can highly recommend the Marantz PM-11s3 integrated amp to pair with these.  The amp is rated at 100w@8ohm doubling to 200w@4ohm,but has been tested by a few magazines and puts out significantly more power than this.  Also benefits from an excellent mc/mm phono section.
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