Audio Refinement Complete - a little old now, but definitely on warm side, and beautiful aesthetic.
https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/650131494-yba-audio-refinement-complete/
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
I came up with this list based on price and functions but all I know is that they are (mostly) boutique brands, cherished by audiophiles. I have heard NAD and Vincent and none of the rest.
I don't stream, I have a turntable and CD player. I am good with 50Watts per channel, and I would like to avoid tubes for no-fuss maintenance. I have Klipsch RP8000F speakers. I prefer sound on the warm side, I mostly listen to 60s and 70s rock and some soul/jazz/blues. I have decent hearing, I enjoy a nice soundstage but I nothing as critical and analytical as some of you/the typical audiophile.
I am a bit shallow, looks are important :) My budget would allow me to buy one of these used 5-10 years old (stretched... price is key, I would prefer a cheaper model with less functions)
If you own or have heard any of them and can tell me what the best choice/value is based on sound and reliability, that would be a great help.
Audio Refinement Complete - a little old now, but definitely on warm side, and beautiful aesthetic.
https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/650131494-yba-audio-refinement-complete/ |
Yes, though couple points. $1000 20+ years ago is $1800 in today’s dollars, and $750 Canadian is $573 U.S. I agree though that if OP interested he might want to offer less. I still have my old Complete, though it’s boxed and in storage now - I’d offer it to the OP but it has a crackly sound in left channel when adjusting volume; would require service. Re OP question re detail, I would think it would be a nice match for the Klipsch. I originally paired mine with JMLabs Cobalt 816 speakers, which lean towards analytical. The combo was nicely balanced. |