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Integrated amp for less than$2500,your suggestion

Hi, I have been contemplating of buying a better Integrated amp to replace my NADC370. I would prefer warmer,smoother
,musical and full-bodied sounding unit.My budget is for not more than $2500.My system:Quadral Ascent850,3 way-floorstander,89dB(4-8ohm);Analysis Plus Oval 9 spkr cable;TruthLink IC(harmonic tech);AhNjoeTjoeb 4000CDP(Amperex7308 tubes,Upsampling). Your suggestion is highly appreciated and thanks in advance
Simon
simonleemd
joeabrams
132 posts
 
Disclaimer: I'm the guy at Portal Audio.

Please read Sam Tellig's review of the Portal Panache Integrated in the February "Stereophile". Also see Wes Phillips' (December)review in ONHIFI.com
ATB,
Joe
matt8268
92 posts
 
I just picked up a Plinius 8200 mkII for about $1800. To my ears it has the sound you describe. I have read some head to head comparisons that place it behind the Concentra, however. 8200 also comes with a nice built-in phono stage and has HT passthrough capability...very nice!
egoss
124 posts
 
Hi Simon-
Save yourself $1300 and check out an Audio Van Alstine OmegaStar 200 Control amp. Just wonderful sound that will compare favorable with anything mentioned here. I don't have any monetary interest in Frank's business, I'm just a superbly satisfied customer of many years. Check it out at:
www.avahifi.com/root/equipment/control_amplifier/index.htm
E-mail me if you have any questions,
Ed
b5tru
1 posts
 
Give the Jadis Orchestra Reference a try , you will find warm, smooth, musical sound.
adamslaw
10 posts
 
I second the Plinius 8200 Mk II.
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