What integrated amp for £7/800

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Anyone got any suggestions for an integrated amp at £700-800 that I should demo with Rega R5s and Rega Apollo? Been demoing a nait5i which is very musical but doesnt have the detail and 'quality' I love about the Rega Mira3 I have. The Mira sounds great but is SO very focused and boxy and drives me mad. I know its a balance at this level but there must be an amp for this price that gives great detail and balance with controlled bass of the Mira3 AND a decent soundstage like the nait...any thoughts? ps I demod the Rega Maia3 power with the Mira and although it sounded much better musically than the mira on its own it is still boxy!! ARGH I hate hifi!!!!!

 

[Anonymous]

Arcam FMJ A32 for £800 brand new in Sevenoaks. No better hi-fi deal at the moment!

 

[Anonymous]

Second hand Sugden A21a.

 

[Anonymous]

Cyrus 8vs2 works very well with Rega, will give you more than enough detail and quality.

 

[gpi]

http://www.midlandaudiox-change.co.uk/index.htmPrimare 130 here under special offers for £100 more than your top budget.

 

[drummerman]

[quote user="chiefbrody"]Cyrus 8vs2 works very well with Rega, will give you more than enough detail and quality[/quote]

Go with that. Sounds outstanding.

 

[drummerman]

I actually think the Brio is better than the Mira. Less focused, more forward, more musical. Also try Myryad's Z140, sounds great.

 

[Anonymous]

Wait and save up for either a Primare I30 or Musical Fidelity 5.5 - then you won't need to think about amps ever again.

 

[Anonymous]

The Arcam A32 can be found for £699 from a couple of Bada retailers.

 

[Anonymous]

[quote user="gpi"]http://www.midlandaudiox-change.co.uk/index.htm
Primare 130 here under special offers for £100 more than your top budget.
[/quote]

Very tempting!

 

[gpi]

Make them an offer. They can only say no.