Need an Integrated Amp

AsSiMiLaTeD
AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
edited May 2007 in Electronics
I've recently acquired some LSi7 to build a 2 channel system on, and am needing preamp/amplification.

I've seen a few preamp/amp combos that look appealing, but kind of like the idea of the simplicity of an integrated, and one with a remote.

EDIT: I've narrowed my search down to 2 models, any thoughts on these two?

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1MHA25%2E2
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1CA640AV2

Thanks
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited May 2007
    I don't own any of the above, but I will say this; my NAD C320BEE rocks my socks off at 50w/ch. I wish I could afford a C372, I am sure that would push my B&W 600i's to all kinds of new limits..I love the sound and detail, and on top of it all, it just looks nice...The remote is well designed and easy to use too...I have heard the Cambridge is nice too, I think AndyGwis picked up one in the Flea Market....
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,021
    edited May 2007
    Vintage Yamaha CA-800, CA-1000, CA-1010, or CA-2010. Cannot go wrong with these.
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited May 2007
    yeah the nad bee's are nice

    or if you wanna go tube Jolida makes some affordable models
    2 CHANNEL
    Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
    Under construction
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,606
    edited May 2007
    If you still got the Parasound preamp, get a solid amp.
    You won't have a remote with the 850, but its a solid base to start with.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2007
    I don't have an integreated,but I'm going to be posting the asl 20's that I got from HTRookie,upgraded caps,trannies and spare tubes.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2007
    PM - I have a vintage SAE I102 integrated amplifier that would drive the cones out of those speakers if monoblocks don't tickle your fancy. It would be less than anything you posted previously and an excellent start for something fancier later.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited May 2007
    Thanks for the offer Mark, but I think I'll let someone else take that off your hands. My wife wants something 'pretty' for the living room, and I've agreed to it (not that the SAE is fugly or anything, but you know what I mean...)

    At this point, I'm deciding between the two below to drive the LSi7. Any thoughts on these two guys?

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1MHA25%2E2
    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1CA640AV2

    Thanks
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited May 2007
    No thoughts on these two players? I think I'm gonna snag the Music Hall and see what happens...
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited May 2007
    There's a Unico integrated here on the FM from Zombie Boy.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited May 2007
    No experience with music hall but I tried the cambridge audio 640a v1 I got off Mark with my 7s and was surprised at how good it sounded. Was more then enough power for me, sounded much better then I expected, and I love the packaging. My only qualm is that the remote is to sensitive, push volume up and you get a big jump up. Besides that it is a great little performer.

    Jared
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited May 2007
    Gaara wrote: »
    No experience with music hall but I tried the cambridge audio 640a v1 I got off Mark with my 7s and was surprised at how good it sounded. Was more then enough power for me, sounded much better then I expected, and I love the packaging. My only qualm is that the remote is to sensitive, push volume up and you get a big jump up. Besides that it is a great little performer.

    Jared

    My NAD does the same thing with the volume control and the remote...It takes a refined touch to not get a huge bump....(Pun intended:D :p )
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited May 2007
    I was jsut looking and the write up on the cambridge sounds good and 150 watts at 4ohms should be tons of power.

    I jsut like cambridge stuff
    2 CHANNEL
    Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
    Under construction
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited May 2007
    JimBRICK wrote: »
    I was jsut looking and the write up on the cambridge sounds good and 150 watts at 4ohms should be tons of power.

    I jsut like cambridge stuff

    They look real nice, Maybe someday I will pick one up for another bedroom setup
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited May 2007
    I guess all of us could give you our opinion. But it would depend on what kinda sound you are looking for??? Looks might have to do with it too huh. on looks i love music hall's stuff. Not sure how sound their equipment is made and their durability marc has positive review on the 25.2 http://www.affordableaudio.org/MHa25.pdf. on sheer power and not to shabby looks either the 640 is quite nice 150wpc at 4ohms to 100 on the 25.2. I think the MH will pair nicely with the polks lsi's. Just for confusion sake dont rule out the nad audioadvisor has some demo's nad models as well or you can email andy at saturdayaudio.com he has some good prices on nad stuff as well.
    Chicomorales:)
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