benjamin8732
Novice Member
I just picked up a pair of open box Revel Concerta2 M16 bookshelf speakers from Ebay for a bargain price of £525 and I am looking for recommendations for an integrated hifi amp at or under £1000 to pair with these speakers.
I was about to pull the trigger on a Cambridge audio CXA81 but have been thinking perhaps I can get something better for the same money if I go second hand or refurbished. I also saw for bit over my budget the Denon PMA-1600NE which looks interesting but it seems that maybe the DAC is not so good based on some reviews.
Ideally I would like an amp with an good integrated DAC as the sources will be predominately a computer for listening to music and some limited TV/ movies . However, if there is a bargain to be had for an analog amp then I can consider also getting a good external DAC.
Given the current situation in the UK demoing first is not possible so perhaps buying secondhand is lower risk as I can most likely resell for a similar price if not happy with it.
Anyway, which integrated amp would you recommend at this price point to go with the Revel M16 speakers considering all options of new, refurbished or secondhand?
I was about to pull the trigger on a Cambridge audio CXA81 but have been thinking perhaps I can get something better for the same money if I go second hand or refurbished. I also saw for bit over my budget the Denon PMA-1600NE which looks interesting but it seems that maybe the DAC is not so good based on some reviews.
Ideally I would like an amp with an good integrated DAC as the sources will be predominately a computer for listening to music and some limited TV/ movies . However, if there is a bargain to be had for an analog amp then I can consider also getting a good external DAC.
Given the current situation in the UK demoing first is not possible so perhaps buying secondhand is lower risk as I can most likely resell for a similar price if not happy with it.
Anyway, which integrated amp would you recommend at this price point to go with the Revel M16 speakers considering all options of new, refurbished or secondhand?