Sub 1K Integrated for Onix Strata Mini

M3NTAL · « **on:** 22 Jul 2009, 08:52 pm »

Title says it all - looking for a decent integrated amplifier for my Strata Mini speakers. Something to breathe life into them!

Thanks.

evan1 · « **Reply #1 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 09:25 pm »

I saw on Agon that Underwood hifi had a Marantz PM15SG1 for 1250.00 new in box. A little more than what you had in mind but it would be nice.

M3NTAL · « **Reply #2 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 09:31 pm »

Thanks for the tip - I will check it out. I was hoping for more along the lines of 500-750, but if it is really special then I can splurge.

srb · « **Reply #3 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 09:59 pm »

The Marantz is a sweet amp for $1250 (New, 5yr warranty)

While not quite the elegance of the Marantz, here is a Dussun V8i @ $750
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatran&1252644824&/Dussun-V8i-Integrated-Amp
This would drive almost anything with 250W @ 8ohm and 500W @ 4ohm / 120,000uF capacitance. They say it runs in "Hyper Class A" (?) and is "low heat producing". Oh yeah, it weighs 90lbs!
http://www.dussun.com/english/v8.html

Steve

M3NTAL · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 10:19 pm »

How do you guys feel about the Pioneer Elite unit? The SX-09J I believe?

evan1 · « **Reply #5 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 10:27 pm »

SX-A9-J
Specs look good but I never heard anything about it.

dvenardos · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 10:33 pm »

I use the Virtue Two fed by SB3->Channel Islands VDA-2 with my Strata Minis. They make an outstanding combo.
GR Research is now selling them also:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=68341.0
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?board=152.0

M3NTAL · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 10:35 pm »

The Marantz looks nice, but might be a little too many features for me. I only need 1 input for a small bedroom setup.

bpape · « **Reply #8 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 10:36 pm »

If you can swing the $1250, there's a Classe CAP 151 on agon. There's also also a Bryson B60 there.

Bryan

M3NTAL · « **Reply #9 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 10:40 pm »

The Virtue I/II doesn't look too bad for the price. I might give one a shot!

evan1 · « **Reply #10 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 10:44 pm »

Quote from: M3NTAL on 22 Jul 2009, 10:35 pm

The Marantz looks nice, but might be a little too many features for me. I only need 1 input for a small bedroom setup.

Strata's in a small bedroom ?

M3NTAL · « **Reply #11 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 10:59 pm »

HA HA HA!

They are currently in a decent sized room with an open back, but I might be moving here eventually and have no idea what room they will go into.

evan1 · « **Reply #12 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 11:02 pm »

Just busting your hump

M3NTAL · « **Reply #13 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 11:06 pm »

Hey, you are free to do that boss! Gives me a little taste of reality.

How do you like that Trio 100 anyways? That could be found in my price range!

evan1 · « **Reply #14 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 11:13 pm »

I love it, nice and warm.You would still need a preamp for it.

M3NTAL · « **Reply #15 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 11:14 pm »

The Minis are 86db efficient and 8ohm - so I might need something a little more powerful than the Pioneer unit.

evan1 · « **Reply #16 on:** 22 Jul 2009, 11:19 pm »

You could use one of these. They can be found for about 400-500.00 used and it was always a great combo with the Strat's. 2 inputs. Only downside no remote control

M3NTAL · « **Reply #17 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 12:01 am »

I've heard them (Minis) at a show with the larger SP9 I think it was or maybe the H34. They sounded very nice, but the lack of remote was a little bit of a bummer.

I am trying to find a nice C-100 on Audiogon now... your A100 has me searching HA HA HA!

chadh · « **Reply #18 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 12:45 am »

How about the peachtree units - the decco or the nova. You get an integrated plus DAC for not a lot of money. I really enjoy my decco: it's currently driving slightly more sensitive speakers.

Chad

dburna · « **Reply #19 on:** 23 Jul 2009, 01:28 am »

You didn't say new or used, tube or SS....unless my reading comprehension has gotten even worse.

I really, REALLY like my YBA Integre DT. Used ones are in the $800-950 range. Superb, musical amp for the money. Beautifully built and reliable. And this is from someone that greatly prefers tube amps. This is one nice amp with a lot of drive. Don't worry about it's 50W rating, it'll do more than that. I have one with remote (bought on Audiogon) and I highly recommend the remote option, even though it's very basic.

Drop me a PM if you have any further questions about the YBA.

Regards, -dB