Small System Rebuild. Need Integrated Amp
I would recommend a Classe CAP-151 for that price-range. I had one and absolutely loved it (before moving to a Pass INT-30A). The previous owner felt the same way... just a really great piece of gear. Seems like they come up here at a decent clip. http://www.tnt-audio.com/ampli/classe-cap151_e.html Also, probably out of your price range, but there's a Hegel integrated with an integrated DAC currently listed at $1699 (H100). I've really liked the sound of Hegel too... |
Music Direct has the Marantz 6004 integrated for $400, reduced from $600. Hard to go wrong at this price. Rich |
Lots of great suggestions. The Marantz would be a good choice. The 326BEE and 356BEE would be nice as well. I have the 320BEE and 325BEE. Both sound great but I will add the reliability would concern me if I bought another NAD. Another you should look into is the Arcam FMJ A19. Heard it, demoed it at home, bought it. I love it. Very nice step up from the 320BEE and the 325BEE. The Marantz 8004 would have been my next choice. |
You should also consider a Rogue Sphinx, which used would be comparable in price to some of the other models mentioned. Very nice and rich sounding with great mids. I spent some time listening to one at a local dealer while looking for new speakers. Didn't buy any speakers, but later ended up finding a good deal for a mint used Sphinx here on the Gon. |
