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What integrated would you recommend for summer amp?

Hey all, I'm feeling sinful for running my Primaluna Dialogue HP integrated all summer long.  It pumps out modest heat but it does push the A/C to run longer and all that seems wasteful. 

Thing is, I want to keep life simple and within my means right now. So, I'm thinking the budget needs to be ~$1k new/used.  Here's my setup now: 

  • Primaluna integrated
  • Klipsch Forte III loudspeakers
  • Manley Chinook phono pre
  • Technics 1200 GAE turntable
  • Kiseki Purpleheart cartridge
  • Bluesound Node (Tidal mostly)
  • Old Rotel CD player
  • Doge Audio Tube DAC
  • Analysis Plus cabling
  • REL T9i subwoofer
Let the recommendations fly!
jbhiller

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@luisma31,  I have been looking at Yamaha.  The build quality is super and the company is really committed right now. 

@ebm,  I'm not getting rid of anything.  You always seem to make abrupt posts that have a negative tone. Try saying something constructive and insightful. If you have knowledge to share, it's welcome.  
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roncagg, thank you for the suggestion. I'm researching that one now!  Looks interesting. 
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My room has its own AC unit and dedicated thermostat. The room is noticeably warmer with the amp on and the AC runs more. I also have two other pieces of tube gear as noted above. So the three of them put out a bit of heat. 
Great amp suggestions. I’m off to research them.   
I don’t need much juice as my speakers are efficient. The Quad, Raven and Sprout are interesting. 
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@freediver ,  OMG.  I had a Creek Evo 100 with the Ruby DAC.  I cannot forgive myself for selling it.  It was soooooo good. I let it go to cheap too.  
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