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What is a good upgrade for a Nuforce Icon?

I have Monitor Audio BR2 speakers which are 6ohm and the recommended wattage is 30-100 watts. As of now I am using the Nuforce Icon which is 12 watts per channel. I was using it as a dac and an amp. I am about to get a separate dac and was looking to upgrade the icon.

My room is L shaped 3meters wide where the speakers are and about 6 meters long. My couch is 3.5 meters from my speakers.

My question is would there be a big difference with an amp that outputs in the 30 to 100 range? What are good amps that would sound better than the icon for $300 or less?

I am living in Japan so some of the brands I hear about are not sold here.

I am looking forward to hearing everyone's suggestions.
graben

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ryanmartinson
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You might check out Virtue Audio. The Virtue One Classic is $299 and puts out 87 watts. It's a small amp like the Icon. I've read it's performance is really improved by including the upgraded power supply, but that'll push it above your budget.

Another good option would be a used NAD.

Ryan
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