Do give the VTL IT-85 a listen in addition to other amps suggested here. This is a great sounding EL34 integrated. I have not been into integrateds, but this is an amp I could really live with were it not for my current speaker set up :-) It is a real sweet amp that does eveything well IMO. Smoothness combined with good authority, excellent imaging and a real sense of space. Just really, really nice all the way around. You can get the IT-85 at a street price that is lower than your budget (I do not recall the exact price but it was lower than the approximately $2500 list.) I will go for this in a heartbeat if I downsize in the future.
What kind of amp?
Hi. I would welcome opinions and suggestions for an integrated amp (ss or tube)(new or used) that would go with my system. I am venturing into the great new world of hi-fi and am tin the process of upgrading -- I am a bit overwhelmed by choices. I am looking for a good, solid all-arounder -- jazz, classical, latin, pop/rock, and thought this would be great place to get some advice. I have about $2500 or so to spend.
System now --
Heart CD-6000
Harbeth compact es&'s
Planar 3 with rega arm
Audioquest type 4 cables
Old creek 4140 s2 amp.
Thanks in advance for your help.
System now --
Heart CD-6000
Harbeth compact es&'s
Planar 3 with rega arm
Audioquest type 4 cables
Old creek 4140 s2 amp.
Thanks in advance for your help.