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What do you think is the best integrated amplifier under 1000

How's it going?! I'm in search for a integrated that can produce the best sound for the 1000 under bracket. I know it's not a lot of money for an amp, but I still think there's some great amps on the used market for that price. Or if anyone would know a great chi-fi amp for the price it would be all so helpful. I have wharfedale 9.1 bookself speakers and will be mainly using the speakers for hip hop music. My room size is very small like 9 feet by 10 feet for a computer set up. I have it running my speakers into a Emotiva basx a100 in a Arcam rdac to computer. It's just for near filed desktop use.  The speakers have a  sensitivity of 86db so looking for something powerful enough. Here are the rest of the specs:  Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 loudspeaker Specifications | Stereophile.com

Any other info you need just let me know. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Peace.
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seanheis1
594 posts
 
Van Alstine SET 120. IMO, a step up from Rega Brio and Audio Refinement Complete, which I also owned and are good amplifiers. 
agwca
84 posts
 
I have a hegel h160 and wanted something smaller and lighter that still produces good SQ.  I found that in a KECES E40.  Per one review it produces up to 34 watts into 8 ohms and 62 into 4 ohms at low distortion and a claimed max output of 15 amps so its' capable of driving some hard to drive speakers within its' capabilities.  Sounds great and surprisingly keeps up with the Hegel where I don't feel I am missing anything at least at reasonable SPLs.  

Small footprint and about 10 lbs, includes a MM input, 2 RCA inputs, a preout and a basic but decent usb dac connection. I hooked up a Topping D70s.  I think it goes toe to toe with Rega and I still prefer the Keces.  Better value too.
Only wish it came with a metal remote.
joekapahulu
240 posts
 
Been very happy with my Marantz PM 8005 which can be bought for around $1k new as 8006. I have had it for 5 years and it has been excellent as a well priced integrated that replaced vintage SAE separates. I am looking to upgrade now simply because I want even more, better sound but I am keeping it for a third system because it is very musical. Made in Japan, 3 year warranty and solid current delivery.
clhs04
62 posts
 
If not already discussed..the Rogue is a “hybrid” digital amp.  The Peachtree is digital as well.   This may or may not be an issue for you. The Vincent is made “overseas”. This may or may not be an issue for you.
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audionoobie
357 posts
 
Not to yuck anyone's yum, but I checked out a Vincent SA31 preamp and found it to be decidedly "MidFi." If you haven't heard anything else, you may be inclined to think it sounds good. My Belles Aria ran circles around it. Of course the Belles is over twice the price.

I've heard the Rogue Sphinx drive numerous speakers very well. I don't think you can go wrong here.  

NAD, also an excellent choice. 
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