Dmagin Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Well, I've decided to create a listening room built around the RP-600M II's, and I'm back and forth on the right amp / integrated amp combo... I have the speakers, wiring and stands.. I'll list below several I'm considering, but after a couple weeks of watching reviews, versus videos, and researching everything in my price range, I jussst don't know what to pull the trigger on.. I was first set on Emotiva for preamp/dac and power, but I grew concerned about not having the sound I wanted. Which lead me to Marantz, having that warmer, fuller sound.. but that got pricey quick.. Here's what I'm looking for in this combo : warm, full, wide sound 80-140 wpc rms phono stage dac class A/B (but considering a parasound D) bluetooth hd audio built in is a plus future upgradeable is a plus here's a list of what I've researched: audiolab 6000a audiolab 8300 (bit too pricey) NAD C368 NAD C388 Marantz PM7000N Marantz PM8006 Parasound NewClassic 200 Integrated Rotel A12MKII Rotel A14MKII Cambridge Audio CXA81 Some of these have everything I need, and some require me to make 1 or 2 additional purchases.. that being said, it would be great to stay under $1,000.. but I could swing $1,500 on the right one.. I may have completely missed other options, but thank you for reading and providing any insight... thx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted January 2, 2023 Moderators Share Posted January 2, 2023 Welcome to the forum. You should get a lot of feed back on those you have researched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Vintage Marantz is always a match Rotel, maybe vintage Pioneer for sure notice there are no " chip amps". In this short list 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Though not an integrated amp, these Yamaha network stereo receivers get very high accolades. Checks many boxes and does them well. https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrn803bl-rb/yamaha-r-n803-2-ch-x-100-watts-networking-stereo-receiver/1.html Ever since I bought my Yamaha A-S1000 integrated amp to drive my RB-75s, the R-N803 has been on my radar. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhakobe Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I was in a similar situation a few years ago. I wanted clean power, full sound, built-in dac, phono; lfe, etc. for my kg2.5 standmounts. The Marantz PM6007 ticked all the boxes, didn’t break the bank, and I’m really happy with it. I think the models you’ve listed are the same/similar build with more power. I don’t think you’d be sorry with either of them. Best of luck in your search. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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