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Help with integrated amp choice

New to the site and admittedly proabably not at the level of sophistication of most on here but here goes.
Attempting replace my Denon 750 for around 2k driving a pair of Polk 10s 
Have had hooked up the NAD 368 and now the Nova 300.
First question with no input and the amp maxed out should there be any noise (hum/buzz)
Second it may be just my bad audio memory but the  Denon just seemed to be more accurate.
Now I know that may sound like heresy to some but is it my ears or my expectations?
Using California labs CD for the testing
I’m lost  just trying to listening to 60 - 70rock
Would appreciate any help and direction
Thanks 
Jim
jwfitzdo
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tablejockey
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"First question with no input and the amp maxed out should there be any noise (hum/buzz)"

Hmm...Is that a "critical listening" mag reviewer thing?
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ghosthouse
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Maybe a used Parasound Halo?  New it goes for around $2500.  In silver, I think it is a really good looking piece.  Stereophile has a full review on it.

https://www.stereophile.com/content/parasound-halo-integrated-integrated-amplifier
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twoleftears
1,457 posts
 

On Audiogon right now.

Hegel H-160

Simaudio Moon 240i

less expensive Creek Evolution 100A

Halo is also a good rec. when one's to be had.

johnnyb53
3,490 posts
 
Ghosthouse:

My thoughts went to the Parasound Halo as well. It's also a Stereophile Class A recommended component, and is thousands of dollars less than any of their other Class A rated integrated amps. Such a powerhouse too, at 160 wpc into 8 ohms and 240 into 4 ohms.

Also has built-in DAC accepting multiple inputs and formats, headphone amp, good phono stage for both MM and MC, and analog bass management circuit.
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