Please suggest SS stereo integrated amp

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James Romeyn

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Please suggest SS stereo integrated amp
« on: 26 Aug 2017, 12:05 am »
This is not for primary use, but still, the better is performance the more desirable is your suggestion.  Bass cutoff is only to 80 Hz in this application. 

Required:
  • Reliable
  • Remote mute OR at least three remote inputs
  • SS only, no valves
  • Remote input selection OR remote polarity switch
  • One or more balanced input OR remote polarity switch
  • Volume control (prefer remote but not required), no other controls required, really, none
  • 50W minimum @ 8 Ohm, 6 Ohm minimum, easy phase angles, IOW only one easy load requiring only moderate current
I only mention the remote polarity switch in case of an odd unknown amp.  Maximum new SRP about $750.  Used OK.  Please do suggest something unheard if you suspect it worth considering.

Thanks! 


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Mr Peabody

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Re: Please suggest SS stereo integrated amp
« Reply #1 on: 27 Aug 2017, 02:58 am »
I'm not sure what you mean in your requirement list, like if "remote input" is 12v trigger or analog inputs.  Most amps provide a mute.  In your budget new you're looking at Cambridge Audio or NAD both would have a variety, I lean toward Cambridge as the more reliable.  There's also Marantz, if you could find a model to meet your needs, probably the most reliable of the 3. 

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Re: Please suggest SS stereo integrated amp
« Reply #2 on: 27 Aug 2017, 04:22 am »
Since your in the "industry" too, why don't you just contact John Casler and work out a deal on a Nuprime IDA-8?  Otherwise what Mr. P said plus Yamaha.

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Re: Please suggest SS stereo integrated amp
« Reply #3 on: 27 Aug 2017, 05:13 am »
I'm not sure what you mean in your requirement list, like if "remote input" is 12v trigger or analog inputs.

To what number to do you refer in my list of requirements?  I just re-read the list.  I'm curious which number you imply can be confused with a remote trigger. 

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Re: Please suggest SS stereo integrated amp
« Reply #4 on: 27 Aug 2017, 05:19 am »
Since your in the "industry" too, why don't you just contact John Casler and work out a deal on a Nuprime IDA-8?


No balanced input. 




geowak

Re: Please suggest SS stereo integrated amp
« Reply #5 on: 27 Aug 2017, 07:18 am »
Parasound Halo. https://www.stereophile.com/content/parasound-halo-integrated-integrated-amplifier
But it will cost around $2,500. Very nice selection.

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Re: Please suggest SS stereo integrated amp
« Reply #6 on: 27 Aug 2017, 11:03 am »
Used Primare I30 integrated would meet your needs. Very close to your price range.

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Re: Please suggest SS stereo integrated amp
« Reply #7 on: 27 Aug 2017, 02:25 pm »
2.Remote mute OR at least three remote inputs



Wind Chaser

Re: Please suggest SS stereo integrated amp
« Reply #8 on: 27 Aug 2017, 02:35 pm »
No balanced input.

Isn't that something you could emend with a little DIY?