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Impressions: $1k-$2k integrated amps
I have always leaned towards the simplicity of integrateds but I tried separates. Hey, I have the Anthem I225 and like it. I did tweak it with a HiFi Supreme fuse that helped a ton,  and it came with aftermarket Mundorf caps rather than the standa... 
Which Integrated with Power,Current, and Bass
jffyg, owned the Wyred4Sound STI-1000 back in '09. I considered the Peachtree Nova300. 
Which Integrated with Power,Current, and Bass
Thanks acurus, Regarding the S-300i, did you find it refined or resolving? 
Which Integrated with Power,Current, and Bass
Thank you jafant and George. And I have always observed better sonic performance at night. Interesting George, the Parasound Halo or Hint huh? Power, current and bass....acurus, what makes the Krell S-300i underrated? 
Which Integrated with Power,Current, and Bass
jafant, It looks like I may just have to stand pat with the Anthem I225. Today the power of this integrated just seem to come out of my speakers and energized the room! It hinted at this before but not to the extent I’m hearing now! Also, the stoc... 
Which Integrated with Power,Current, and Bass
Jafant,Must be nice to have that AX-5 up for consideration! My budget isn’t what it used to be- blew through way too many dollars in audiophiledom. 
Which Integrated with Power,Current, and Bass
big_greg, in the 2nd post I mentioned the Nova300. Trying to make a decision. 
Which Integrated with Power,Current, and Bass
Jafant, The Anthem 225 has improved the low end of the Klipsch, but I think the Klipsch bass can be more. An integrated amp that doubles down maybe? I like the 225 however, good phono stage too. The Anthem STR is jut too much money for my budget. ... 
Which Integrated with Power,Current, and Bass
Thanks erikt! I almost bought an MF A5 last week.I forgot one integrated on my list of considerations, the Peachtree Nova300. Also, the integrated should have a phono stage. I currently have a Thorens TD 160 to consider.Other sources: Underwood mo... 
NAD C 375BEE Integrated Amp Replacement Recommendations
213runnin, thanks for your post. The 101db sensitivity of the RF7II has been discussed at the Klipsch forums and the conclusion was that the true number is not actually that high. Higher watt and higher current integrateds and amps are often being... 
NAD C 375BEE Integrated Amp Replacement Recommendations
Nutty, thanks for your suggestion.  I have owned so many integrateds in the past years it's hard to keep track but have not owned the 225. Have considered it.  I have owned the NAD M2, NAD M3, Harmon Karkdon HK990, Yamaha AS2000, and the NAD C375B... 
NAD C 375BEE Integrated Amp Replacement Recommendations
motokokousanagi, thanks, I used to own the NAD M3 many years ago with different speakers. Had the M2 as well. Not sure I would go down that road again. mr_m thanks, I was thinking about the Rogue Sphinx II after reading post about it in another fo... 
NAD C 375BEE Integrated Amp Replacement Recommendations
Outlaw Audio has an integrated? I know they have a receiver. And, more refined with more grunt than a NAD C 375BEE? 
NAD C 375BEE Integrated Amp Replacement Recommendations
That's helpful, thanks steve 
NAD C 375BEE Integrated Amp Replacement Recommendations
Willand and seuntaeck, appreciate the feedback. Willand, I know your username from the Klipsch community forum.  I used to have a Yamaha AS 2000; in fact I had two AS 2000's . The first I owned had more grunt but had a protection circuit issue and...