NAD's integrateds are all great, the desktop models may be all you need.
integrated amp on a budget
Hey, could you suggest SS integrated amp on a budget? 2500€ max (about 2800$).
I've upgraded my speakers to Klipsch Heresy IV. Have also leftover from previous setup 2 small Wharfendale subwoofers SPC8 (depends of situation might get rid of them). Listening mainly to rock and all kind of metal (think from Led Zeppelin to Cannibal Corpse).
Room size varies, as I'm moving at next year again. As input I use PC, so DAC. No need for phono. Streaming may be, but is not essential. May be used. Remote would be nice, but again not important..
I'd proabably go for simplest and most minimalist setup. Would have bougth Schiit Ragnarok 2 all included (with dac and phono), but they have been out of stock for a few months in Europe (probably world wide chip crisis).
Also, as in Europe, I've no clue for a good site for used amps. Can't order from US or UK, also US based companies are probably 150% in EU (and very likely vice versa).
Can't think of anything else right now, thanks in advance.
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@highendbroker is in Europe and is reputable selling top used gear. Look there! |
About a month ago, I started a discussion called : «A decent integrated amp under 2K». You may find interesting stuff in there. |
Integrated.... Hmmmmm.... If we're talking used, this (maybe...)
The problem with Levinson gear is that it is well known the power supply section in caps and rectifiers will need replacement, and the other caps in the signal path will likely need replacement as this unit is fairly long in the tooth now, so maybe not exactly a budget option, unless you can find one with low hours. If NEW is on the menu, then this!
Below - two of these mono amps!
From Schiit's website, they write this: Freya+ and 2 Vidars, $2347. Now you're getting into serious capability, with Freya+ and 2 Vidars run in mono, for 400W per channel. This system is serious overkill, but sometimes there's no dose like an overdose! Choose Freya+ and 2 Vidars for: Exceptional power, headroom, and flexibility The tube preamp will be awesome. When you have some fun money, perhaps buy some Telefunken or Amperex vintage tubes to sweeten the sound. In any case, happy hunting as the saying goes, and have a Happy New Year! |
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