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Low powered integrated recommendation

I’m looking for a low power integrated amp for a small second system in my home. I’m sure 20 - 30 wpc is more than enough. Looking for something that has really good sound in a compact package. Integrated phono stage not a priority. 
 

What’s your suggestion? I’ve intentionally omitted a price range as I’m flexible 

Thanks! 

zavato
zarf
57 posts
 

Looking at your quite excellent listed main system, you might enjoy something from Sugden. They've got multiple choices for integrated amps. And there are color options if so desired. The good sound in a compact package was my thinking here. If you'd like to go further upmarket, and depending upon one's speakers for the bedroom system, Gryphon also has a few choices, but maybe less compact. 

Then again, reviewers seem to have fun with the Musical Fidelity A1. 

Best of luck!

kennyc
2,046 posts
 

Notable well reviewed low powered integrated amps:

  • Sugden A21SE Signature Edition 30/40 wpc 8/4ohms
  • Lejonklou Boazu 24wpc
  • Don Sachs Valhalla tube 32wpc
  • Line Magnetic Analog Sound AS-125 18wpc
  • Pass Lab Int-25 ss 25wpc
  • Leben  CS600X tube 28-32wpc (Genalex Gold Lion KT77 tubes)   
  • Luxman 590AXII ss 30/60wpc                 
  • Mastersound 845 Compact integrated 30wpc 12/7wpc tested         
  • Grandinote Shinai 30wpc 
rossb
193 posts
 

Rega IO is stunningly good for the very low price, and fits your requirements perfectly. 

Compact, 30 watts, inexpensive, sounds great, and also has a decent MM phono stage.

I use mine in a desktop system with a pair of Chartwell LS3/5As and the sound is remarkably good!

soix
10,359 posts
 

The Linear Tube Audio integrateds are worth a look, and they offer a trial period.  Best of luck.

https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/integrated-amplifiers

decooney
2,358 posts
 

@zavato can you share with the group what speaker brand / model you have today, along with size & dimensions of the room you are listening in?

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