https://www.peachtreeaudio.com/decco125-sky-amplifier-with-dac.html
Versatile little integrated with more than enough power for your needs.
Versatile little integrated with more than enough power for your needs.
Need advice on what amp to get under a budget.
My dad has been using a Carver Receiver (MXR 2000) to power Polk Audio SDA Signature Reference Series 2 Speakers since he bought them in the 80s. The receiver has started to turn off and on and switch sources on its own, and has also produced a ringing sound constantly when turned on. I don't want to continue using it until it's fixed, but me and my dad are both thinking that it's time to replace the Carver with a newer amplifier. We are looking for something under $1000 if possible. I don't think we need anything above that, and the room is quite small so we're both not concerned with massive power, we just want good quality. A friend suggested NAD. Are there any brands or specific models that are well known for their high quality under $1000?
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It looks like you are looking for a receiver not an amp. I would go for the Outlaw RR 2160 if you want a receiver! https://www.musicdirect.com/receiver/Outlaw-RR-2160-Stereo-Receiver |
What sources are you using? In addition to the aforementioned, I can recommend the NAD 326BEE (50wpc) and Yahama A-S701 or 801(both having phonostage and digital inputs and provide 100wpc, the 801 has additional USB digital in). The Odyssey in not an integrated. The Outlaw is a receiver with phonostage and digital inputs. |
Plinius. I own both a 8150 and 9200 and think they are great integrated amps. My amps have never had any issues. Lost my remote controls. Have a universal RCA remote which easily coded for the Plinius remote functions. Currently there is one on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/PLINIUS-8150-INTEGRATED-AMPLIFIER/202669178236?hash=item2f30063d7c:g:A-IAAO... |
Outlaw and Oddysey are great suggestions. I'll throw in the Hegel H90... https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649522986-hegel-h90-integrated-amplifier/ |
http://www.odysseyaudio.com/products-khartago-stereo.html I don’t think you can do much better than this for $1000 |
Here's a list that should keep you busy: https://www.crutchfield.com/S-FEh2EMakToP/under_1000_344650/Integrated-Amplifiers-Under-1000.html?XVINQ=DST&XVVER=Z02&awcp=1t1&awcr=164117885657&awdv=c&awkw=&awmt=b&awnw=g&awug=9031183&gclid=CjwKCAjwwtTmBRBqEiwA-b6c_1Hms3i0gZypvsIWNSQqkxFXHHbJAi2kjZOqQnzlLN7syWWVobzX5hoCdn4QAvD_BwE What I'd do is narrow down you choices to what you think will work and sit back with your favorite beverage and google reviews. Good luck. All the best, Nonoise |