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Which Intergrated amp for starter??

Category: Amplifiers

Hello all just wondering if anyone can give me some advice on a good intergrated amp. As of now I will be using my computer as a source until I can afford better eq. For speakers I will either be getting B & W's 602 s3 or Sonus concertino if I can find them or maybe some totem mites.

I mostly listen to classical (Brass quintents, Mahler, Bruckner, Piano) and Jazz (clark terry, mingus, clifford brown).

I figured that getting a good amp that is flexible would be a better bet than speakers which can be changed more often than not. What intergrated amp out there is a good all around perfomer for various music.

Thanks
daimbert

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ferrari
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If the budget permits the Classe integrateds are perhaps the biggest bang for the dollar in contemporary products.

If not in the budget, have a PS Audio Elite on auction now that will more than fill your requirements and will drive all but the most inefficient speakers around. Great sound at a very good price.

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/auc.pl?intatran&1136256866

Also the integrateds from Audio Analog are nothing short of spectacular. True Italian craftsmanship. Hard to find in this country, but worth the effort.
ferrari
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A good choice for the Totem Rainmakers would be the Musical Fidelity A2. If you can find one,price should be in your comfort zone. Class A output 25 WRMS into 8 ohms and 50 into 4 ohms. Speakers you have are indeed 4 ohms.

A2 also has a phono section on board as well. Great liquid signature as only Class A output can deliver. Hard to find the A2 in secondary market, most folks just don't give them up. But worth the search.
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