Best Integrated Amp $1-2k range

I own the NEAR's as well and drive them with an Anthem Integrated 2 fed by a Sonic Frontiers SFCD-1 with very good results. My room is not very big 14 x 16. the NEAR's are wonderful and the hybrid Anthem is a nice unit.

I agree with Emily's recommendation of the Anthem. I love my Jolida, too. Gotta have tubes!

Electrocmpaniet! The only integrated better is Avatar(VAc)but 500 more (used).

Musical Fidelity A300, $1495 for dual mono 150w with remote control. Sam Tellig gave rave review in Stereophile couple months ago, MF really turning out great sound for maximum value........MF is for real, Nu-Vista amp is class A rated, very reliable can't go wrong with A300

Audio Refinement Complete sounded MUCH better to me than ACURUS, NAD, CREEK, and much more neutral than VAC Avatar (what a joke!). Simply the best integrated under $2k IMHO. DO NOT ASSUME THESE ALL SOUND THE SAME! All you need is an excellent, resolving speaker to differentiate them. The Complete is clearly the smoothest, with great pace and resolution. It's a little laid back, and a tiny bit soft on top, but can be had for $900 with remote discounted! Try one.