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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Hegel.  It ain't pretty sitting on my rack, but it will push my Maggies without strain.  Should be a good match.

Have to agree with the Hegel H190.  Mine sounds good and the streaming is excellent too.  Got a wi-fi extender with an ethernet port on the side and run it to the Hegel.  Works great if your router is downstairs and stereo is upstairs.

NAD has a very nice and capable line of class D integrated amplifiers. Would definitely check them out. Dollar for dollar I think they are good as any and have a nice set of features 

what say you?

I say take a look at the used Rogue Audio Pharaoh, proly be found near your budget.  Hypex Core Tube Hybrid.   Stick a couple NOS'r in there and have a really nice integrated.

Hegel good choice as well.