Looking for new amplifier, help needed.

[ErwinC]

I am looking (already for quite some time now without succes) for an integrated amplifier with the following requirements:

- must be available in black and no higher than 18 cm

- volume control without potentiometer

- dimmable display that show the current volume setting

- at least 2 x 100 Watt at 8 Ohm (measured)

- good DAC included

- price max £3000

The only one i found for the moment is the Rotel RA-1592 but i did not like the sound and the transformer hummed. The speakers i currently have are the B&W 705 S2.

 

[gasolin]

https://www.peachtreeaudio.com/all-products/amplifiers-dac.html

 

[ErwinC]

https://www.peachtreeaudio.com/all-products/amplifiers-dac.html

Thanks, but the front should be black too and these have no display.

 

[drummerman]

Hegel?

 

[ErwinC]

Hegel?

Do they have black components?

 

[ErwinC]

https://www.peachtreeaudio.com/all-products/amplifiers-dac.html

Thanks, but the front should be black too and these have no display.

It seems all there components have a grey front.

 

[jjbomber]

Do they have black components?

H360 is black and ticks every box. Leema Pulse iV is not a bad option, but is rated at 80 watts. Still far too loud for any living room.

 

[ErwinC]

Do they have black components?

H360 is black and ticks every box. Leema Pulse iV is not a bad option, but is rated at 80 watts. Still far too loud for any living room.

Thanks or the info. The Leema Pulse (or Quasar) looks indeed a possible solution. The Hegel H360 is probably too expensive.

 

[insider9]

Hegel H190 at £3,200 or previous gen H160 at £2,450.

 

[ErwinC]

Nad C388, half or less than half your budget and 150 watt pr channel in 8 ohm,dynamic 250watt in 8ohm, you won't get a much bette amp for the money

Do you know if the C388 is better than the C390DD?

 

[ErwinC]

Hegel H190 at £3,200 or previous gen H160 at £2,450.

The Hegel H190 looks very tempting. Do you know if it is available in black?

 

[gasolin]

Nad C388, half or less than half your budget and 150 watt pr channel in 8 ohm,dynamic 250watt in 8ohm, you won't get a much bette amp for the money

Do you know if the C388 is better than the C390DD?

No idea, the C388 is a newer model, it's up to you to deside from all the suggestion what you want to hear and what you like best, but the big nad do rock music pretty good

 

[gasolin]

Theres also Hegel Röst it's only 2x75 watt in 8ohm but can handle 2 ohm load as the H190 and is about 1/3 cheaper

 

[ErwinC]

Nad C388, half or less than half your budget and 150 watt pr channel in 8 ohm,dynamic 250watt in 8ohm, you won't get a much bette amp for the money

Do you know if the C388 is better than the C390DD?

No idea, the C388 is a newer model, it's up to you to deside from all the suggestion what you want to hear and what you like best, but the big nad do rock music pretty good

Ok, thanks for the feedback. I plan on listening to:

NAD C388

Leema Acoustics Pulse IV

Leema Quasar

Hegel H190

 

[rainsoothe]

Hegel H190 at £3,200 or previous gen H160 at £2,450.

The Hegel H190 looks very tempting. Do you know if it is available in black?

Hi. I'm almost positive it's available in black, I thought they only did black for a while. Very, very good amps, imo.

 

[newlash09]

Check out the jungson ja-99d. Pure class A-100W. 45 kg. And looks gorgeous.

Doesn't meet your requirements. But had to suggest as you have the budget for one. Sorry

 

[Blacksabbath25]

Nad C388, half or less than half your budget and 150 watt pr channel in 8 ohm,dynamic 250watt in 8ohm, you won't get a much bette amp for the money

that looks like a nice amplifier very clean lines

 

[gasolin]

Nad C388, half or less than half your budget and 150 watt pr channel in 8 ohm,dynamic 250watt in 8ohm, you won't get a much better amp for the money

 

[tino]

http://www.nuprimeaudio.com/product/ida-16/?v=79cba1185463

In black

 

[ErwinC]

List updated, Leema removed because not available for listening where i live:

NAD C388

Hegel Röst

Hegel H190

 

[drummerman]

Creek 100a plus DAC

Musicraft have an Arcam A49 for around £2k

 

[ErwinC]

Creek 100a plus DAC

Musicraft have an Arcam A49 for around £2k

The Arcam has no DAC.

 

[insider9]

List updated, Leema removed because not available for listening where i live:

NAD C388

Hegel Röst

Hegel H190

I've not suggested Rost as it's under 100Wpc and only available in white. Magazines had it measures at 91W from memory (75W spec).

However I can highly recommend it as been using mine for over a month. There's lots of reviews on the web including one that I wrote no so long ago. The NAD looks interesting.

Where abouts are you based?

 

[MUSICRAFT]

I've not suggested Rost as it's under 100Wpc and only available in white.

Hi insider9

Rost is also available in Black finish. Fwiw, our new stock of Rost listed @ £700 is in Black finish *smile*

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[ErwinC]

I've not suggested Rost as it's under 100Wpc and only available in white. Magazines had it measures at 91W from memory (75W spec).

However I can highly recommend it as been using mine for over a month. There's lots of reviews on the web including one that I wrote no so long ago. The NAD looks interesting.

Where abouts are you based?

Belgium