Amplifier Recommendation
BinKY188_5
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Looking for an integrated amp for my blade/blade SDA SRS. It will need to be common ground. I'm considering a Parasound HINT 6. Any suggestions? Strictly 2 channel setup. Listen mainly to rock/classic rock. Under $3K. Thanks in advance.
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don't know anything about this but you might want to look into it.
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=170241.msg1803224#new
looks like it's discontinued, but here's some specs and picture.
https://www.abt.com/product/118011/Yamaha-Silver-160W-Integrated-Amplifier-AS1100SL.html?camptype=cpcUSBingNonBrand&wiz_campaign=SC - Non-Brand - Yamaha - Audio - MPN&wiz_source=bing&wiz_medium=cpc&camptype=cpcUSBingNonBrand&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SC - Non-Brand - Yamaha - Audio - MPN&utm_term=+yamaha +a-s1100sl&utm_content=amplifiers - a-s1100sl
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Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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I have the Parasound P5/A23 and I would think it sounds very much like the HINT6 which I have thoroughly enjoyed. The HINT6 obviously combines the 2 and offers a little more power, updated DAC and volume mechanism and digital display. I do like it a lot. Here’s on on Audiogon for $1800
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa22e3-parasound-halo-hint-6-integrated-amplifier-excellent-solid-state?creative=305983658573&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1-PxydjB6QIVJAnnCh1rdwnbEAQYAiABEgKW8fD_BwE&keyword=
However I auditioned the Musical Fidelity M6si and it think it will best the Parasound. It’s on my wish list. It’s one gutsy integrated. New $3,000. Here’s a refurbished one for $2,249.
https://hifiheaven.net/shop/Musical-Fidelity-M6si-Integrated-Amplifier-Black-Refurb?language=en¤cy=USD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk_yc7tnB6QIVUCCtBh3K6gD8EAQYBCABEgILIPD_BwELiving Room
Parasound HINT 6, Yamaha Aventage RX-A 1060, Oppo 103D, Cambridge Audio Azur 851N, KLH Model 5s, Polk CSi A6, Samsung 65" LED
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rburgess714 wrote: »I have the Parasound P5/A23 and I would think it sounds very much like the HINT6 which I have thoroughly enjoyed. The HINT6 obviously combines the 2 and offers a little more power, updated DAC and volume mechanism and digital display. I do like it a lot. Here’s on on Audiogon for $1800
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa22e3-parasound-halo-hint-6-integrated-amplifier-excellent-solid-state?creative=305983658573&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1-PxydjB6QIVJAnnCh1rdwnbEAQYAiABEgKW8fD_BwE&keyword=
However I auditioned the Musical Fidelity M6si and it think it will best the Parasound. It’s on my wish list. It’s one gutsy integrated. New $3,000. Here’s a refurbished one for $2,249.
https://hifiheaven.net/shop/Musical-Fidelity-M6si-Integrated-Amplifier-Black-Refurb?language=en¤cy=USD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk_yc7tnB6QIVUCCtBh3K6gD8EAQYBCABEgILIPD_BwE
That is the HINT 6 I was looking at. I've never purchased used before and am cautious/leery about it. The Musical Fidelity is out due to not being common ground.
