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Please recommend a receiver/integated/seaprates for JBL studio 530.

My old Denon DRA-355 died on me recently.  My JBLs never sounded better with anything else, even with way more expensive integrated and/or separates.  Does anyone know of another component or separates that sound like the DRA-355?  That combo sounded magical.  It was perfect, for me at least.  So much lush, liquid, juicy sound.  Bass to boot, and perfect.  Nice, punchy, and tight, not boomy at all.  Very articulate, plenty of control.  I thought about repairing it, but I'm probably better off just getting something else, whether new or used.   That little cheap receiver was phenomenal.  I've never experienced Marantz, Cambridge and those similar guys, so i have no idea how their house sound would be with my JBLs.   Any thoughts? 
Thanks!
shtinkydog
alex828
21 posts
 
Maybe the Denon PMA 800 NE integrated and it's close to your budget. Below budget if your ok with refurb (Accessories4Less).  Also Sean from Zero Fidelity did a review of the amp.
shtinkydog OP
687 posts
 
So I ordered the Yamaha A-S301.  Thanks to everyone who chimed in. 
islandhopr2020
2 posts
 
Take a look at Indy Audio Labs Acurus Aires. I have had one in my system for over a year now. It's $4499 retail but worth the investment.
It's has a very detailed overall sounding edgy or strident. It has a tight bottom end, very open  midrange and a sweet high end. 
It is 200W x 2 into 8 ohms 400 x 2 into 4 ohms has a sub output and it's 2RU.high. 
ubee67
5 posts
 
I have bought 530s late last year and matched them with Denon pma 2000 ivr integrated amplifier since day 1. I got this amp as used at $400. Later I have added JL audio sub dominion 108. Listening to LP records most of the time using the amp’s phono stage. Pretty happy.
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dave_b
3,159 posts
 
Yamaha AS-801...MD for $899!
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