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ConradiclesConradicles Posts: 5,771
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Looking for a small integrated amp for my office rig. Don't need a lot of watts, and only need one input from my DAC.

I was hoping to keep it kind of inexpensive, say below $300. I can pay via PayPal.

Anybody got a unit collecting dust you want to pass on?

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  • Rick88Rick88 Posts: 12,863
    edited March 2018
    While you don't need a DAC, this one may be worth a look as it has an analog input so you could use your current DAC:

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NUDDA120


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  • JaybeezJaybeez Posts: 708
    PM me if any interest on this unit: https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/a-s500/index.html

    Maybe 50 - 60 hours. In silver.
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  • jdjohnjdjohn Posts: 566
    If you really want 'small', you might consider a class D or class T amp off Amazon. I got my wife a little Topping class T amp for her yoga room, and it actually sounds pretty good.
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  • verbverb Posts: 4,799
    I bought one of these for my office. Pioneer SX-N30 reciever.
    anmjjeuwltcw.png
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS, Rega RP1 TT, VTL 2.5 Preamplifier, Enlightened Audio Designs CD Transport, Northstar Designs DAC, Conrad Johnson MF2300A Amp, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Wireworld Oasis 8 RCA IC's, MIT Terminator2 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, Marantz CD-1 transport, Marantz AMP-1, Acoustic Technologies Classic Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus Subwoofer, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Project BoxE Bluetooth Streamer, Polk TSi200's
    Living Room: Pioneer SX-N30 Network Receiver, Pioneer PD10AE CD Player, Furman M8-LX Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi Subwoofer
  • DSkipDSkip Posts: 15,349
    Vista Spark.
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    Preamps: Shuguang S200MK, Dayens Ampino, Parasound P5
    Amps: Shuguang S845MK, Dayens Ampino Monoblocks, Parasound A23
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  • ConradiclesConradicles Posts: 5,771
    Good suggestions folks!

    I should have clarified, I do not need small in physical size, I have plenty of room.

    Couple of brands I have not tried yet like Creek and Music Hall come to mind...

  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 5,690
    BOOM, end of thread.
    DSkip wrote: »
    Vista Spark.

    • "Electronic music is human sound adapting to indulge technology, and for some, it feels like the signature sound of energy. New and abstract sounds over hypnotic rhythms can conjure vast soundscapes for escape, pleasure, and transcendence."
  • tonybtonyb Posts: 30,573
    https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/ele/d/nad-2-channel-audiophile-set/6512805485.html

    200 bucks, and you get a cdp to boot.

    I dunno man, for an office integrated, I might be more inclined to go vintage, especially if space isn't an issue.....OR DABBLE IN TUBES !! :)

    Maybe a nice vintage receiver or integrated from Marantz or Sansui ?
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  • ConradiclesConradicles Posts: 5,771
    Tubes rule!

    I actually have my eye on a Music Hall A25.2.
  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 5,690
    Vista Spark really worth a look.

    • "Electronic music is human sound adapting to indulge technology, and for some, it feels like the signature sound of energy. New and abstract sounds over hypnotic rhythms can conjure vast soundscapes for escape, pleasure, and transcendence."
  • voltzvoltz Posts: 5,020
    verb wrote: »
    I bought one of these for my office. Pioneer SX-N30 reciever.
    anmjjeuwltcw.png

    A buddy has one of these in his Garage setup and he is now using the Edwards SP-1 Bookies i got from Marvin. together it was a nice little rig.
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
  • verbverb Posts: 4,799
    voltz wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    I bought one of these for my office. Pioneer SX-N30 reciever.
    anmjjeuwltcw.png

    A buddy has one of these in his Garage setup and he is now using the Edwards SP-1 Bookies i got from Marvin. together it was a nice little rig.

    Yep. I like mine so far. Even has pre-amp outputs!
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS, Rega RP1 TT, VTL 2.5 Preamplifier, Enlightened Audio Designs CD Transport, Northstar Designs DAC, Conrad Johnson MF2300A Amp, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Wireworld Oasis 8 RCA IC's, MIT Terminator2 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, Marantz CD-1 transport, Marantz AMP-1, Acoustic Technologies Classic Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus Subwoofer, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Project BoxE Bluetooth Streamer, Polk TSi200's
    Living Room: Pioneer SX-N30 Network Receiver, Pioneer PD10AE CD Player, Furman M8-LX Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi Subwoofer
  • verbverb Posts: 4,799
    Teaser! Identify that Marantz amp sir! :smiley:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS, Rega RP1 TT, VTL 2.5 Preamplifier, Enlightened Audio Designs CD Transport, Northstar Designs DAC, Conrad Johnson MF2300A Amp, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Wireworld Oasis 8 RCA IC's, MIT Terminator2 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, Marantz CD-1 transport, Marantz AMP-1, Acoustic Technologies Classic Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus Subwoofer, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Project BoxE Bluetooth Streamer, Polk TSi200's
    Living Room: Pioneer SX-N30 Network Receiver, Pioneer PD10AE CD Player, Furman M8-LX Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi Subwoofer
  • Viking64Viking64 Posts: 3,736
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    I have some disintegrated amplifiers hangin' around.

    (I'm sorry! I -- couldn't -- resist!)

    Resist? HAHAHAHA My....CAP is off to you, sir. Even if you are one of those transformers.

    Sheesh, I am such a KNOB. :p
  • DollarDaveDollarDave Posts: 2,555
    verb wrote: »
    Teaser! Identify that Marantz amp sir! :smiley:

    I’d guess it’s a 1060.
  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 20,650
    verb wrote: »
    Teaser! Identify that Marantz amp sir! :smiley:

    it's a 1060. Dump find (one of two, actually).
    There's a nice thread here goin' right now where someone's restoring one.
    A decent enough little amplifier -- not really my cuppa chai, though.
  • stangman67stangman67 Posts: 975
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Tubes rule!

    I actually have my eye on a Music Hall A25.2.

    I wouldn’t hesitate to give MH a chance. I bought one of their new turntables, real nice table and even better customer service so far
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    BlueSound Node 2 Streaming Tidal I Marantz SA8005 I Music Hall MMF7.3 I Lounge Audio LCR Mk III I Backert Labs Rhumba 1.1 I B&K Ref 200.2 I Focal Aria 926 I Wireworld Eclipse 7 IC's I Acoustic Zen Satori SC I Pangea AC14SE MkII/PS Audio AC-3 Power Cables

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    Sony XBR65X930E I Marantz NR-1608 I Q Acoustics 2020i I Q Acoustics 3090c I FXI-A4's I DIY 15" Dayton SW

  • AsSiMiLaTeDAsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,717
    I know that if the Dayens Ampino isn’t the amp for me the Music Hall will be my next stop, I’ve owned several of those and have always liked them.
  • Tony MTony M Posts: 7,183
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UOVOVXM/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&smid=A15OOFJ01NGILN
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • marvda1marvda1 Posts: 3,305
    edited March 2018
    jump on this.
    http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=155978.msg1669290#msg1669290

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    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra
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  • motorhead43026motorhead43026 Posts: 3,052
    edited March 2018
    Brand new Nuforce... $249.99..Regular $499.00......Audio Advisor.


    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NUDDA120
    2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk Signature S60's with ZU Audio IBIS jumpers; Cables: ZU Mission IC's, LAT International SC, ZU Mission power cords, all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

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  • ConradiclesConradicles Posts: 5,771
    Thanks for the recommendations folks! I got a great deal on a Music Hall A25.2 and it works great for this simple rig.

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