Hi,
I'm looking to replace my Audiolab 8000Q pre / 2 x Cyrus XPA power amp setup with a single integrated amp. I do have a venerable Cyrus One from way back but fancy trying something different. I was almost tempted by either of the Sugden a21 Sigs that were recently advertised on here but in the end I couldn't bring myself to get an amp that consumes as much electricity when idle as it does when driving speakers.
The rest of the system is a Technics SL1500c with AT VM540ML cart, a RaspberryPi/Allo DAC for digital music and a pair of Mission 752 Freedom speakers.
I'd welcome any suggestions from the 'Wam on what to look for in the second-hand market based on the folllowing:
The "Hi-Fi room" is a small spare bedroom so listening levels tend to be quite low, meaning an amp that still sounds good at low levels is a prime requirement.
No class A for the reason stated above and no valves.
Maximum depth of 360mm to fit in the rack so no monster amps.
Something with a bit of grip as I've read that although the 752s are easy to drive they do benefit from an amp that can control the woofers.
My music tastes are varied so a good all rounder is fine although anything that helps show off talented vocalists gets bonus points.
Line only, unless for my budget of £1200 there's something out there with a really good built-in phono stage.
Cheers,
Mark.
I'm looking to replace my Audiolab 8000Q pre / 2 x Cyrus XPA power amp setup with a single integrated amp. I do have a venerable Cyrus One from way back but fancy trying something different. I was almost tempted by either of the Sugden a21 Sigs that were recently advertised on here but in the end I couldn't bring myself to get an amp that consumes as much electricity when idle as it does when driving speakers.
The rest of the system is a Technics SL1500c with AT VM540ML cart, a RaspberryPi/Allo DAC for digital music and a pair of Mission 752 Freedom speakers.
I'd welcome any suggestions from the 'Wam on what to look for in the second-hand market based on the folllowing:
The "Hi-Fi room" is a small spare bedroom so listening levels tend to be quite low, meaning an amp that still sounds good at low levels is a prime requirement.
No class A for the reason stated above and no valves.
Maximum depth of 360mm to fit in the rack so no monster amps.
Something with a bit of grip as I've read that although the 752s are easy to drive they do benefit from an amp that can control the woofers.
My music tastes are varied so a good all rounder is fine although anything that helps show off talented vocalists gets bonus points.
Line only, unless for my budget of £1200 there's something out there with a really good built-in phono stage.
Cheers,
Mark.