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Shopping for an integrated amp

I want to simplify my system a little, largely at my wife's request, so am thinking of switching to an integrated to replace my current separates (Parasound Halo A23 and Meridian 562v w/DAC, powering ProAc Response 1 SC speakers and a very old AudioPro subwoofer). Would like for this to be an actual upgrade or at the very least sideways move. However, the dizzying array of choices has me somewhat paralyzed. I've heard and been impressed by Musical Fidelity's M6i, which hits the ceiling of my price-range. Wasn't overwhelmed by Anthem's 225 Integrated, but didn't hear it with my speakers. Can't audition NAD M3 because even the local NAD dealers won't carry it--they don't seem to like that product line. Would be grateful for opinions.
cooper52
jihley
74 posts
 
how about either a Vincent hybrid or a McIntosh with autoformers?
uncle_chardy
11 posts
 
You should look at the TEAC A1-3000. Very nice looking integrated and u can also use it as a separate power amp . Go to Katliaudio, I was there yesterday and it look very nice and huge 69lbs! Cheers
martykl
3,563 posts
 
If you're using a subwoofer, I'd take a serious look at the Harman Kardon HK 990. It has bass management and room correction software as well as an impressive Citation power amp section.

Good luck.
cooper52 OP
108 posts
 
Thanks to everybody for the responses. Vincent Audio is definitely on my list, and I'm intrigued by the Ayre7xe, which I hope to hear in the near future.
soix
2,133 posts
 
If a used Hegel H300 shows up used it might be in your price range and has a good DAC in it as well -- that's what I'd do. Or, if you want to buy new and can work with 74wpc their new H80 could be worth a look as it uses a similar preamp section and amp technology from the H300. Also like the Ayre recommendation. Best of luck.
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