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Need a new integrated, what say you?

I’m in need of a new integrated amp. My old ML 383 had developed issues and was in need of a refurbish. This wasn’t in my budget so it was sold, along with some other hifi items that were no longer needed, to allow for a new integrated. My budget is roughly $2,000 or less. Room specs are roughly 12x12 with an extended outcove area of approx 5x7. My speakers are about 6.5ft apart (center to center) and I sit roughly 8ft away. So my system is in a small room and in a nearfield-ish arrangement. Speakers are Revel F30’s and source is Cambridge 851C. As for integrateds, I was thinking about the matching Cambridge 851A, Parasound Halo (original), and Hegel H160. A friend of mine is selling a Primare I21 and had thought about that too. This is a 75 at 8, 125 at 4 integrated, but reportedly has grunt to push bigger speakers. Looking for other suggestions and guidance.

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I'm selling a Supernait 2 and used to own the Hegel H160.  If you like a more neutral sound go Hegel, the Naim is more focused in the mids.  Either would work well with Revel, personally I found the sound of the Hegel a little on the boring side while the Naim has certain musicality you seldem find in solid state gear.  Voices and stringed instruments really pop. I'm only selling the SN2 because I'm more of a tube guy.   Your room is also small enough that a stout push pull tubed integrated could be considered. 

Here is a review with a useful comparison of the SN3 vs H390.  Different models but the sound profiles will be the same for SN2 vs H160/190. 

Naim Supernait 3 Review

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