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Smooth sounding integrated <$1k

I’m looking for a smooth sounding solid state integrated amp that is not muffled sounding for less the $1000. Is there anything like this? Years ago I had a Denon stereo receiver that sounded pleasant for tv and movies in our lively family room. A lot has changed since then and would like to try going down this road again, but with a better integrated amp for the family room.
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mjcmt OP
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As I said in the post, for tv and movies. Speakers may change, but now are Monitor Audio Silver 6.
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Thought about Rega Brio. Is 50wpc enough for 18x22x9h room w my speakers. Yamaha looks interesting. Is it smooth or bright and dynamic.
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Marantz sounds good to me. Thanks
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I'll look into Yamaha and Bel Canto too. Looks like I have lots of options to further my search for an amp. Thanks
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Lots of great recommendations. I'm getting a feeling which are smoother yet detailed amp.
BTW, What Hi-Fi said the Brio has an excitable high end and needs careful speaker matching so my MS Silver 6 may not be a good match.
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I see so many suggestions from A'gon members. I never knew. I'll keep an eye out for something that shows up used locally and try one.
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