Budget amp advice

[ghazghkull]

Hi guys

I'm starting to put together a budget system.

I pick up a rega rp1

and I'm now looking for a integrated amplifier which would go well with it.

Also thinking about QAcoustic 2010i or 2020i speakers

There are no stores near where I live to "auditon" equipment so I rely on reviews etc.

Any advice would be helpful.

 

[plastic penguin]

What is your maximum budget? What about other sources (tuner, CDP or download etc etc) and do you have speakers?

 

[ghazghkull]

at the minute just attaching the TT.

Could go to £250 max for the amp

Speakers havent been purchased yet

 

[ghazghkull]

I know you guys are probably f@#$ed off with talk of budget equipment but I'd hoped for some advice by now.

 

[CarlDW]

If you are looking to buy new then the Pioneer A30 and Denon PMA720AE are well under budget (they can be had for less than £200) and would suit your turntable and speakers and both have phono stages.

Rotel are known to have good phono stages on their amplifiers, an RA-06 may be within budget second hand.

 

[rod777]

I have the Marantz PM6005 just reviewed as the best budget amp and very pleased with the sound. £300 though, but well worth it if you can stretch. Have the B&W 865 S2 speakers attached, again, a WhatHiFi 5 star and an awesome sound.

 

[matthewpiano]

If you are looking to buy new then the Pioneer A30 and Denon PMA720AE are well under budget (they can be had for less than £200) and would suit your turntable and speakers and both have phono stages.

Rotel are known to have good phono stages on their amplifiers, an RA-06 may be within budget second hand.

Can't argue with any of that.