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In Reply to: Integrated Amp 2-ch w/ built-in DAC, sub $2000 USD ? posted by AbeCollins on August 4, 2014 at 13:48:45:
The to-be-determined integrated is for the family room CableTV / AppleTV / Universal player, and maybe a turntable someday.
Prefer a 2-ch integrated with analog inputs as well as digital inputs. A MM phono input would be a bonus.
Need to minimize equipment and cable clutter, to conserve space, easy to operate, and good WAF. This is not a multi-channel surround setup so don't want the complexity of a surround processor or AV receiver.
Inmates have listed the following so far:
- Wyred4 Sound MINT
- Hegel H80
- Peachtree Audio
- Rotel Integrated
- NuForce DDA100
- Bel Canto C5i
There are two Rotel Integrated Amps that have me curious because they offer everything I'm looking for including the phono stage, and they're reasonably priced. And, I do not believe that they use ICEpower Class D modules.
I like the versatility, cosmetics, and compactness of the Bel Canto C5i but my ICEpower experience has me less than excited about it. But... it's just a family room and maybe Bel Canto ICEpower sound has improved in the past 6 or 7 years. My Bel Canto M300 experience was a disappointment.
If I'm not mistaken, all of the recommendations have been Class D amps except for the Rotel and Hegel. Right?
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Follow Ups
- Lots of great input. Thanks everyone! - AbeCollins 08:19:24 08/06/14 (3)
- RE: Lots of great input. Thanks everyone! - Johnny R 22:20:53 08/06/14 (0)
- A bit outside your parameters... - musetap 21:31:09 08/06/14 (0)
- Given our similar thoughts on the Sony and Cary gear: - Prisoners 14:36:08 08/06/14 (0)