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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
vman71
218 posts
 
I would also include:

Plinius 8100 - if you don't need MC/MM capability 100w/ch
Plinius 8200 - if you do need MC/MM capability 175w/ch

Great reviews on these integrated amps

Mike
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sfar
1,758 posts
 
Another vote for the Audio Refinement Complete. If you can't spend $500, any of the Rotel integrateds are a great value.
daimbert OP
56 posts
 
Well I plan to use 500 on speakers and 500 on an good amp. Is that a good budget? What would be good speakers to match these?
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
It's a good budget if that is what you can spend. I say blow the entire thing on good speakers and save up for a decent amplifier. However, if that is your budget, I'd still go with the Complete, and add a pair of B&W CDM 1NT's or some Green Mountain Audio Europas. You might want to jump on either pair though, they usually sell quick. B&W's listed for 700, Europas listed at 650 when I saw them. Both are an awesome match for the audio refinment.
xiekitchen
821 posts
 
I would recommend the Rega integrateds... great sound on a budget
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