Whats the best Intergrated Amp in the $300-$600 price range?

BassFreak101
BassFreak101 Posts: 67
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Hey guys I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on a Intergrated amp,that is in the $300 -$600 price range?
2 Channel:
Jbl Lx44
Optonica Sa 5105
Blue Jean 12 gauge cable
Audioquest evergreen 3.5mm to rca cable
Technics Sl BD22 TT
Randomness:
Klh model 26's
Peavey Pr15's
Gls cables for peaveys
Numark DM1175 Preamp mixer
Random cables
Bic f12
Svs soundpath subwoofer cable
Lafayette Lr-200a amplifier
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    If it has the power you need it’s gonna be hard to beat the Dayens Ampino, hit up DSkip as he’s a dealer and can answer questions and order one for you.
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  • BassFreak101
    BassFreak101 Posts: 67
    Ok sounds good ,will check them out!!! :)
    2 Channel:
    Jbl Lx44
    Optonica Sa 5105
    Blue Jean 12 gauge cable
    Audioquest evergreen 3.5mm to rca cable
    Technics Sl BD22 TT
    Randomness:
    Klh model 26's
    Peavey Pr15's
    Gls cables for peaveys
    Numark DM1175 Preamp mixer
    Random cables
    Bic f12
    Svs soundpath subwoofer cable
    Lafayette Lr-200a amplifier
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    BassFreak101 wrote: »
    Hey guys I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on a Intergrated amp,that is in the $300 -$600 price range?

    If the Dayens mentioned above doesn’t work for you, then look into older Yamaha, Marantz, Nakamichi and similar company’s integrated amps if you are willing to go used and if your speakers are fairly easy to drive.
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  • BassFreak101
    BassFreak101 Posts: 67
    OK so I looked up the Dayens, and I might consider it. But I have to save for a little bit. :D:'(:) .Definitely worth it!!!
    2 Channel:
    Jbl Lx44
    Optonica Sa 5105
    Blue Jean 12 gauge cable
    Audioquest evergreen 3.5mm to rca cable
    Technics Sl BD22 TT
    Randomness:
    Klh model 26's
    Peavey Pr15's
    Gls cables for peaveys
    Numark DM1175 Preamp mixer
    Random cables
    Bic f12
    Svs soundpath subwoofer cable
    Lafayette Lr-200a amplifier
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    edited May 2018
    Agree with Skip in that they are quality pieces to start with, and they ability to make modest upgrades is nice. Plus, they sound really nice.
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    And by the way, welcome to Club Polk!
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    edited May 2018
    Yamaha A-S701, well for a little more. I’ve heard good things about the 501 and would be in the budget.
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  • BassFreak101
    BassFreak101 Posts: 67
    I'll check it out. ;)
    2 Channel:
    Jbl Lx44
    Optonica Sa 5105
    Blue Jean 12 gauge cable
    Audioquest evergreen 3.5mm to rca cable
    Technics Sl BD22 TT
    Randomness:
    Klh model 26's
    Peavey Pr15's
    Gls cables for peaveys
    Numark DM1175 Preamp mixer
    Random cables
    Bic f12
    Svs soundpath subwoofer cable
    Lafayette Lr-200a amplifier
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    edited May 2018
    I'm a NAD fan...

    Does your integrated need to have a tuner or are you running separates? There are good options for either if you don't mind used.

    What exactly are you wanting to run off the amp?

    This may be a great option:
    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/323271592610
    even has a remote
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    FestYboy wrote: »
    I'm a NAD fan...

    Does your integrated need to have a tuner or are you running separates? There are good options for either if you don't mind used.

    What exactly are you wanting to run off the amp?

    This may be a great option:
    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/323271592610
    even has a remote

    Jace, this NAD looks awesome. I would get this most likely if I was you.
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Hard to beat 150w of NAD PE power. 2 ohm capable, and bridgable (with another 2600) for those hard to drive speakers to boot.
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    FestYboy wrote: »
    Hard to beat 150w of NAD PE power. 2 ohm capable, and bridgable (with another 2600) for those hard to drive speakers to boot.

    2 ohms? Geez. That’s a beefy amp! That could maybe pull off Infinity Kappa 9.2s, and definitely drive LSis. This seems like the best choice, IMO.
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    @mlistens03 wanna get your mind blown: look up Big D Wiz on YouTube, he dynos a 2200PE...
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    Is a 2 ohm stable amp what you're main priority is? What system is this going in? What speakers are you going to be driving? There are a ton of integrated amps out there, what do you want it to do? Are you looking for raw power, or, looking for the best SQ?
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    I don't suspect that 2 ohm stable is a priority or necessity, but that 7600 has the potential to stay with him for many years as a solid foundation for any growth in the future. It can be updated, rebuild, modded to suit his taste as it changes.

    It's also just one of MANY options that would fit his needs. I have no horse in this race.
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  • mpitogo
    mpitogo Posts: 504
    FestYboy wrote: »
    @mlistens03 wanna get your mind blown: look up Big D Wiz on YouTube, he dynos a 2200PE...

    Dam that is once sic amp
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  • mlistens03
    mlistens03 Posts: 2,767
    kharp1 wrote: »
    Is a 2 ohm stable amp what you're main priority is? What system is this going in? What speakers are you going to be driving? There are a ton of integrated amps out there, what do you want it to do? Are you looking for raw power, or, looking for the best SQ?
    FestYboy wrote: »
    I don't suspect that 2 ohm stable is a priority or necessity, but that 7600 has the potential to stay with him for many years as a solid foundation for any growth in the future. It can be updated, rebuild, modded to suit his taste as it changes.

    It's also just one of MANY options that would fit his needs. I have no horse in this race.

    In this system he is looking for SQ. He is using JBL LX44s right now, which he really likes and plans to use for years to come. I personally know him, so I know what he uses in his setup.
    I just thought that it was cool that it was 2 ohm stable, and was saying “wow that’s cool.”
    FestYboy wrote: »
    @mlistens03 wanna get your mind blown: look up Big D Wiz on YouTube, he dynos a 2200PE...

    Awesome video, insane amp, and he got a new subscriber.
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  • BassFreak101
    BassFreak101 Posts: 67
    Ok what I really need is something that has a low Thd, and sounds amazing.The speakers I would be powering would be Jbl Lx44's which have a high sensitivity of 91db's,so power is not a problem.
    2 Channel:
    Jbl Lx44
    Optonica Sa 5105
    Blue Jean 12 gauge cable
    Audioquest evergreen 3.5mm to rca cable
    Technics Sl BD22 TT
    Randomness:
    Klh model 26's
    Peavey Pr15's
    Gls cables for peaveys
    Numark DM1175 Preamp mixer
    Random cables
    Bic f12
    Svs soundpath subwoofer cable
    Lafayette Lr-200a amplifier
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  • BassFreak101
    BassFreak101 Posts: 67
    I most likely will get the Dayens Ampino.
    2 Channel:
    Jbl Lx44
    Optonica Sa 5105
    Blue Jean 12 gauge cable
    Audioquest evergreen 3.5mm to rca cable
    Technics Sl BD22 TT
    Randomness:
    Klh model 26's
    Peavey Pr15's
    Gls cables for peaveys
    Numark DM1175 Preamp mixer
    Random cables
    Bic f12
    Svs soundpath subwoofer cable
    Lafayette Lr-200a amplifier
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  • alucididea
    alucididea Posts: 113
    I bought a Yamaha A-S500 a few years ago and have enjoyed it thus far. Originally I had it paired with a pair of RTI8's. Definitely had to make use of its loudness control, however. Now its just the center channel amp for my surround sound. Has always sounded nice and open.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    I'm a NAD fan...

    I figured as much ;)
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    I'm a NAD fan as well. But Dayens gets great praise too.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    No clue about those JBL's, but I gotta say I'm really loving the Dayens Menuetto - Dynaudio Audience 50 combo (in a small, terrible, untreated room).

    Great balance, gobs of low & midrange detail, smooooth top, fantastic depth and imaging. Kind of magical sometimes. Like this morning's listen of Jonathan Wilson's "Gentle Spirit". Took me away on a nice little cosmic desert trip. And this is with an inexpensive (used), inefficient speaker. I could listen for days!

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    Here is a cool option from our own user base.....

    http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/182213/fs-music-hall-a25-2-integrated-amplifier#latest
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,160
    I can't help but put the Outlaw RR2160 into the mix https://www.outlawaudio.com/products/rr2160.html I have an RR2150 https://www.outlawaudio.com/products/rr2150.html and it is no slouch.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^A little above his range but a used one wouldn't be.

    Great REVIEWS of these receivers too!
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • BassFreak101
    BassFreak101 Posts: 67
    I have heard good things about Outlaw great amps!!!
    2 Channel:
    Jbl Lx44
    Optonica Sa 5105
    Blue Jean 12 gauge cable
    Audioquest evergreen 3.5mm to rca cable
    Technics Sl BD22 TT
    Randomness:
    Klh model 26's
    Peavey Pr15's
    Gls cables for peaveys
    Numark DM1175 Preamp mixer
    Random cables
    Bic f12
    Svs soundpath subwoofer cable
    Lafayette Lr-200a amplifier
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  • BassFreak101
    BassFreak101 Posts: 67
    No need for an intergrated any more, I recently started using my Optonica-5105 and it sounds way better then the Denon (probably because it was an Avr) :). Way better bass response, wider sound stage, and almost no distortion.
    2 Channel:
    Jbl Lx44
    Optonica Sa 5105
    Blue Jean 12 gauge cable
    Audioquest evergreen 3.5mm to rca cable
    Technics Sl BD22 TT
    Randomness:
    Klh model 26's
    Peavey Pr15's
    Gls cables for peaveys
    Numark DM1175 Preamp mixer
    Random cables
    Bic f12
    Svs soundpath subwoofer cable
    Lafayette Lr-200a amplifier
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,108
    BassFreak101 wrote: »
    I have heard good things about Outlaw great amps!!!

    That's why Outlaws are wanted, regardless of if they are in working order or not. :p

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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,160
    HaHa...as with everything, some are better than others. Do your research on each Outlaw piece that trips your trigger, and you'll find that not all Outlaws are a slam dunk...

    BUT, my RR2150 has never let me down for testing/evaluating other pieces - a real stud in the stable.
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