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Best $600 integrated for Monitor Audio RX-2?

Hello Audiogoners,
I just acquired a pair of Monitor Audio RX-2 from a fellow Audiogoner and now I am looking for a ~$600 (used/new) integrated to drive them. Most stuff I read comes from home theater forums (my setup is stereo), and I could not find many options within my price range

One caveat: the amp needs to be 50/60 Hz (220v selectable even better!), since I am taking it with me to Argentina by the end of this year.

Room: approx 16 x 13 ft.

What do you guys think I should get within that price range? I read Marantz, Rega, NAD, and Arcam pair well with the Monitor Audio RX series("neutral toward bright" speakers?), but sound varies from model to model, both within and between brands. Thus, I need your advise!

Thanks a lot in advance

Luciano
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bo1972
2,789 posts
 
The A18 has a nice Phono stage. When I sold the Arcam's we also sold many record players with them.
jperry
2,433 posts
 
This is what I was talking about. See the information below from the Audiogon Bluebook and the link to a review.

Roksan Caspian INT
Introduced:1998

70w x 2, with remote
Retail Price:$1,500.00
Agon Average $718.07
Private Party $777.31
Trade-In $581.64

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1201/roksancaspian.htm

gongli3
92 posts
 
Teac AI-1000 is on 40% off on the ebay, and sounds fantastic.
100 watts per ch., and has parts found on much more expensive gears...

We don't expect hifi from a mass market comp. like Teac, but this is an exception - you probably will like it as much as me...
jperry
2,433 posts
 
I posted earlier, but it must have been lost in the monitoring process.

I was referring to the original Roksan integrated not the Kandy. It listed for $1,500 new and if you can find one it should be close to your price range.

I think there is a picture on my system page. Mine is now in my office system.
czarivey
5,754 posts
 
I'm fan of Sansui AU 5500
Invest into asis and than provide restoration service.
This unit is still superior to the modern ones IMHO.
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