Integrated amp under $10 K recommendations

[thedudeabides]

Requirements include a minimum of 100 watts that doubles down at lower impedance. SS only. My Pulsars need some power. Also a volume control display including remote with a max. 0.7 db per step. Dac optional but not required. A Streamer would be nice but not critical. Recommends on used units under max price also appreciated. Thanks.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

Requirements include a minimum of 100 watts that doubles down at lower impedance. SS only. My Pulsars need some power. Also a volume control display including remote with a max. 0.7 db per step. Dac optional but not required. A Streamer would be nice but not critical. Recommends on used units under max price also appreciated. Thanks.

They don't double the power exactly two times, but Accuphase integrated amps always have a place in my heart. You can look for class A E-800, or the excellent E-480. You can also go back a few generations with little drop in performance, and a big one in price E-X50/X60/X70 series.

 

[Gregadd]

you don't have to use a streamer. Wi-fi is sufficient. If you insist Ifi Audio makes an excellent one for $399. Available from Walmart online, no less among others.
Whenever you say value and solid state, my go to is Parasound. $3,199.
Look here. Available on 30 day trial.

 

[GSOphile]

Heard the new Luxman L-507Z driving Magico A5s a couple of weeks ago. Outstanding! Power, dynamics, detail, beautiful tone.

 

[gestalt]

If we liberally interpret "SS only" to include hybrid designs with minimal/long lasting tubes and "0.7dB per step" to "1 dB per step" the Circle Labs A200 is fantastic: https://www.circlelabs.eu/a200_en

(Tubes last 10,000 hours and are as low maintenance as it gets.)

Feel free to ignore if those conditions are firm requirements.

 

[Bruce B]

I agree with Gregadd... I've used a Parasound on a pair of Maggies for years and wouldn't use anything else. Also includes a DSD DAC....

 

[Gregadd]

You may also want to check out NAD. 'It's not your fathers'NAD anymore. For twice the money. $6k NAD 433 Master Series.

 

[shakti]

I am not sure, if it fits all your needs,
but I like the Performance a lot, please give the

Soulnote A-2

a try

 

[DasguteOhr]

Goldnote IS 1000, streaming+dac+phonoamp really good sounding.

IS-1000 MKII | goldnote

IS-1000 MKII unisce in un’unica sorgente un potente amplificatore integrato in classe AB, un pre amplificatore phono MM/MC, un DAC Hi-End e uno Streamer ad alta risoluzione.

www.goldnote.it

 

[thedudeabides]

Thank you all so much for the recommends. Much appreciation.

Gordon

 

[jep123]

Norma 140 integrated from Italy, very good sounding.

JP

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

@Gregadd great idea. Parasound is a great company and they have been working with one of the biggest name in the game: Mr. John Curl. That's why some of their products have JC in the name.

 

[thedudeabides]

If you insist Ifi Audio makes an excellent one for $399. Available from Walmart online, no less among others.

Have the iFi Zen Blue V2 connected to my Lux. Cost is about $180. Silly, stupid good for the price. And thanks jep for the recommend.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

Have the iFi Zen Blue V2 connected to my Lux. Cost is about $180. Silly, stupid good for the price. And thanks jep for the recommend.

Thanks for putting a word in

 

[Gregadd]

and bulletproof contruction to boot.

 

[AMR / iFi audio]

and bulletproof contruction to boot.

Especially useful when you have small children, or need to break glass in emergency

 

[movingmagnet]

A veritable bargain;
EAM Lab Element 202i
Price 6900 Euro

 

[Long Live Analog]

Check out the Gato AMP-150 AE

 

[Jeffy]

I think the best integrated amps under 10,000.00 are Luxman and Soulnote. Luxman is very musical and laid back, while Soulnote is very dynamic and fast. The pace and rhythm is fantastic and I think a little more detailed than the Luxman.

 

[Serenade]

Aavik I-180 with 300WPC. Under your budget, but the recommended footers will bring the total price close to the budget max.

If you can stretch budget a bit or get it used, the Pass Labs Int250 is one heck of an integrated and represents excellent price performance ratio. It matches pre/power costing a lot more.