Amp recommendations please :)

[wadsy]

Further to my previous (and first!) post in the "welcome" section....

I have an Audio Analogue Maestro CD player, and I've recently changed my Mono Pulse speakers (for sale btw) for some Neat Iota Alpha's (lounge re-arrange, smaller size needed!) but my amp, an Audio Analogue Puccini SE has expired! :(

So, I'm now looking for another amp... Something that would sound as good, or ideally better than the Puccini and I'd like to go UK made as well.

A friend recommended a Rega Elicit-R, but quite expensive (for me) so, unless it would blow me away, maybe the Elex-R? Or possibly something from Naim?... or other suggestions please. I'd be looking to buy pre-loved/ex-demo, ideally £5-£700.

My main focus is on sound quality, but I'd like a remote and if it can be connected to a device to stream that would be handy, but not essential - I've just bought a Tangent Ampster for my 'man-cave' so have dipped my toe, for the first time into streaming from my phone!

I like a smooth sound, nothing harsh or bright, but I like clarity and detail, but not clinical, if that makes sense at all!

I know the way to decide is to audition, but any suggestions as to what to audition would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

[hifinutt]

there will be a lavardin is ref soon available at around 1250 ish . no remote but lovely liquid sound . not mine but i can out you in touch with owner . no remote and lovely condition . its french though so not meeting your bristish criteria . some good dealers in Uk for lavardin

[hifi_dave]

If you can't manage the Elicit-r, i can strongly recommend the excellent Elex-r. Will do all you want.

[Audio Al]

I have a Roksan Caspian with remote and original box and internal packaging :)

https://www.whathifi.com/roksan/caspian-m2/review

£750

[Stryder5]

You have PM

Gary

[Pigmy Pony]

A Musical Fidelity A3.2 integrated would be well inside your budget. My brother has had one for many years now, and it's never missed a beat. Solid build, looks good imo, sounds good, and can really kick ass if needed. And they come with a remote :)

[Ali Tait]

Consider these-
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32867038859.html?pid=808_0000_0101&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32867038859&aff_trace_key=0756830957ac43ca9fb81d131e7d4699-1561125402059-05985-2u6jmaU&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=8866amp-nlvh7qi03BhH8j4vRDDydA1571502756298

Don’t let the low price put you off, these are very good. Around 60w/ch with the first 10w in Class A. They do run hot.

I think they are a Pass design, or possibly the JLH class A, it whatever they are, they really do sound very nice.

[southall-1998_mk2]

Consider these-
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32867038859.html?pid=808_0000_0101&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32867038859&aff_trace_key=0756830957ac43ca9fb81d131e7d4699-1561125402059-05985-2u6jmaU&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=8866amp-nlvh7qi03BhH8j4vRDDydA1571502756298

Don’t let the low price put you off, these are very good. Around 60w/ch with the first 10w in Class A. They do run hot.

I think they are a Pass design, or possibly the JLH class A, it whatever they are, they really do sound very nice.


Looks interesting. Do they also do an integrated amp version?

S.

[steve-z]

Check the private exhibition section, kfotheringham is selling a 3 month old Audiolab 6000A for £450.


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[wadsy]

Thanks for all the replies chaps :thumbsup:

[mightymonoped]

If you are willing to give up on the 'remote' and the British part, then one of the little TPA3116 Class D amps that can be had for approx £20 will surprise you. I also had an AA Puccini SE so I am familiar with it's sound. The little TPA3116, together with a decent power source and a passive source selector switch will give you astonishing value. Hook it up to a RPi-based streamer and you'll have a cracking setup for little outlay.

[Ali Tait]

Looks interesting. Do they also do an integrated amp version?

S.

Yes they do, not sure if it’s the same circuit or not. Probably though.

[Idm]

Consider these-
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32867038859.html?pid=808_0000_0101&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32867038859&aff_trace_key=0756830957ac43ca9fb81d131e7d4699-1561125402059-05985-2u6jmaU&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=8866amp-nlvh7qi03BhH8j4vRDDydA1571502756298

Don’t let the low price put you off, these are very good. Around 60w/ch with the first 10w in Class A. They do run hot.

I think they are a Pass design, or possibly the JLH class A, it whatever they are, they really do sound very nice.

Hi Ali, They look very small to be able to dissipate 10W of class A. My Pass F5 which is about 25W has massive heat sinks comparatively.

Ian