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In Reply to: RE: Finding a good integrated amp has me confused! posted by mjcmt on August 13, 2014 at 17:31:26
As you know the speakers you use will dictate by a large margin the type of amplifier you should use.
More power doesn't have to mean headbanger levels... more power provides the necessary "juice" for low sensitivity speakers, allowing them to sound at their best; on the other hand, at equal engineering quality, less powerful amplifiers are often more musical than power monsters, so if your speakers have a sensitivity above average then you can be very happy with less power...
Depending on your budget and requirements, there's fine vintage integrated amplifiers from Accuphase, Pioneer, Luxman, Sansui, Technics... there's tons of information on this forum and others... If you see an amplifier you like for sale, google the model and you'll find all information and reviews you want. it's a good place to start...
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Researching the hundreds of amps I see for sale on line is an overwhelming task for me. I guess it is a crap shoot.
Can't go far wrong with Marantz, Accuphase, Pioneer (silver face), Luxman, Sansui. get something that has between 50 and 100watt/ channel, in good condition; if you have the choice, given a certain budget, between a restored (re-capped) "lesser" model and a more upmarket non-restored model, go for the restored one. well that would be my advice... hope this helps. And remember: it ought to be FUN ;)
Dont forget Yamaha. They made some great sounding stuff too.
I'll keep my eye pealed for a restored amp.
I forgot, I also have a pair of JBL L1 monitor speakers. I'll have to replace one woofer that got fried from bad caps in a vintage amp. They are some very fine and easy to drive speakers.
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