Best integrated under or around $1000?

phipiper10
phipiper10 Posts: 961
edited December 2008 in Electronics
Looking for advice on an integrated under or around $1000 (used)

Can be SS or tubes either way I prefer plenty of power
Prefer HT pass through/unity gain

Preferably silver - that Naim stuff is ugly if you ask me. Leaning toward MF 3.5 or 5.

Other suggestions. I've been looking at the gon' but nothing really striking me. Any I'm missing?

Thanks,
Rich
Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin U2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC:T+A DAC 200 Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Infigo Method 6 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Cardas Clear Reflection SC/IC, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited December 2008
    Krell KAV-300i: My only complaint is that the RCA's on the back are kinda shoddy and the ground will come loose on them if you have tight cables. Has some jumpers that let you switch one input over to HT bypass.

    The MF A3.5 isn't that much better than the x-150, so I'd lay out the extra cash for the A5 (or save some money and wait for an x-150 to show up).
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  • jon s
    jon s Posts: 905
    edited December 2008
    if you do not mind used stuff, the Acurus DIA-100 or DIA-150 are great amps... 100wpc/150wpc respectively. they are passive in the front end so they do not have any digital inputs, but they have a wonderful sound and a LOT of power.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited December 2008
    I was very happy with my Jolida 302a tube intergrated.....

    In fact I am thinking of picking up another one. Kind of wish i would have never sold the last one.:(






    Nick
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 961
    edited December 2008
    Thanks guys, will look into a couple of those.

    Anyone with thoughts on Consonance or an older YBA integre?

    I already have regrets about letting what I have go and I still own it. Feels like I'm cheating.
    Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin U2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC:T+A DAC 200 Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Infigo Method 6 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Cardas Clear Reflection SC/IC, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels
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  • hostchecker
    hostchecker Posts: 8
    edited December 2008
    I like the suggestions

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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited December 2008
    I picked up the a120 linear for a little system for my system. It is very nice sounding..full and lush, and very contemporary looking. Uses the 6H30 in the preamp section.

    Mike
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 906
    edited December 2008
    My vote would be for a DK Design VS1, they go up in price depending on what you find. But I've seen em go for around 1k often. To me the best of both worlds, tube front end with ss amplification. Not to mention I think it looks great.

    Its one I've been personally eyeballing for a while now, maybe after the new year. :cool:

    Here's a link to a review, I dont put much credit into reviews, but it has a picture's and spec's, and one man's opinion.

    http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_12_2/dk-design-vs1-integrated-amp-6-2005.html


    Dave
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