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Rega IO integrated amp
Anyone else with positive experience using this amp?Any tips on speakers to pair it with in a small room scenario? 
Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500
Thanks for sharing your experience, audiomike!I've read some good things about that amp and it looks like it's pretty incredible value for money wise, but yeah, you can hardly expect miracles at that price point. 
Best bang for buck integrated amp for $500
audiomike,Please let us know how you get on with the IO.Curious if the sound improves after  break-in. 
SS Budget "Tone" Integrated Amplifiers
^Thanks, Rich. 
SS Budget "Tone" Integrated Amplifiers
@rar1 Which speaker would you suggest as a nice match for the Rega Brio? Really interested in that amp, and the IO as well..  Looking for a non-fatiguing full sound free of unpleasant brightness or shrillness. 
SS Budget "Tone" Integrated Amplifiers
I’ve demo’d the Exposure 2010s2, didn’t care for it. I have a Rega Io now and I preferred the Io to it, ditto an Arcam A28.Hi Greg, I’m in the exact same situation as you... eyeing those lower end Rega amps (IO, Brio) for my small room, so I’m int... 
New game with active speakers
I’m really interested in active speakers but what I am looking for is active speakers designed for actual home listening, not studio work. I want a pair of powered speakers to sit back and enjoy the music, not analyse and pick it apart - i.e. have... 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
Wow, lots of responses while I was gone (dealing with some pressing personal issues at the moment) - so thanks for that. I’ll get to them eventually - definitely lots of food for thought and some excellent suggestions. 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
Thanks, nquery, ATC's are definitely on my radar.  
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
I’m using Harbeth P3esr’s in my study/home office which is 15 x 12 x 12. Prior to this I had LS50 wireless in the same room. Let me say this, there’s no contest. The P3esr’s are a winner, hands down. If you want non-fatiguing, these are your ticke... 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
I really enjoy my ATC SCM7’s in my bedroom system. Very neutral and easy to drive.ATCs really check all my boxes - neutral, generally non fatiguing, sealed. Interestingly you say they are easy to drive - I've mostly read the opposite. What do ... 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
@reven6e, thanks for the advice, much appreciated.  "On wall or in wall"? Interesting, never thought about that. 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
daveman2,Yes, I'm looking for recommendations based on personal experience in a similar situation so I can narrow down my options just a little bit. As for the budget for the whole system, I really don't know, we'll see. For now I'm focusing on s... 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
I’m in a very similar boat with the exact same budget! I’ve been looking closely at the Wharfedale EVO 4.3 but haven’t heard them yet - I’m a full range floor-stander fan. Interested  to see what others recommend!I've been somewhat intrigued by ... 
Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed!
You should be able to find a used pair of Harbeth P3ESR within your budget. With their ported design, they will work with near wall placement. They don’t have a lot of bass.Hearing lots of good things about Harbeth, thanks. But I wonder how good t...