Integrated amp?

[Spencerfrater]

Decided to keep the TT I was going to sell, for another room. So now I need an amp and speakers. Space is at a premium. So I was thinking integrated, incl. phono stage. Would also be good if we could run the TV through it to improve that sound as well, ( although I haven’t considered surround sound speakers... yet)
Any suggestions on something decent for around £300? Happy to consider 2nd hand.

 

[Subito]

Not sure about UK pricing, but the PS Audio Sprout100 ($699 USD) and Rega Io ($599 USD) immediately spring to mind...

 

[Yank]

Io is £379 in UK.

 

[Darren L]

Second hand Rega Brio R, excellent little amp, or for a few quid more a new Rega IO

 

[Amber Audio]

I've had a couple of amps that would suit your requirements and was very pleased with

Yamaha Receiver R-N303D £250 Refurb or £300 New https://petertyson.co.uk/yamaha-r-n303d-hi-fi-receiver​

Rega Brio R as mentioned, no built in DAC but you can get a very cheap DAC for TV input, £25 of Amazon - FiiO Taishan D03K​

Others to look out for used around £300 would be Marantz PM6006 and NAD D3020 V2

 

[Charlie_1]

Another vote for a used Brio-R especially as space is a premium and you need phono stage, presumably just MM.

 

[say it as it is]

Bit left field but I have a Rotel RA05SE amp I prefer it to the brio and runs my nait 5i close these are genuine bargain if you get the the SE you can hear the difference

 

[Spencerfrater]

Another vote for a used Brio-R especially as space is a premium and you need phono stage, presumably just MM.

Yes just MM is fine - going to be using a nice Nag 500 on this TT

 

[say it as it is]

might have been my set up but I found the Brio-R a bit flat the Nait 5i really brought my old speakers to life, since had to sell the Tannoy DC6T's so might just have been them, nit picked up rotel as a short term solution and echo the mini naim comments. I can't comment on the phono stage but Rotel used to be pretty good in this respect

 

[booja30]

I sold a 2015 Brio-R recently and it took a while and finally got 250€ for it. Definitely within your budget. I only sold it to help fund DIY projects.

 

[Markyb]

If you can find a Myst TMA 3 that would do you. Great little amp

 

[James Evans]

You'd need a separate phono stage, but the Denon DM41 could be a contender.

 

[Taff63]

Exposure XV

 

[Olsen]

£300 should buy you a Brio/R and a cheapo Chinese DAC.
Not sure how new Rega IO will compare, some Brio/R did create slight speaker hum, when I changed to ElexR or new Brio, no issues.
All lovely amp vfm

 

[Westendboy]

Have a look at the Nad d 3020v2 especially if space is limited

 

[Westendboy]

Have a look at the Nad d 3020v2 especially if space is limited

There’s a couple ofYamaha A-s501 on eBay atm within your budget

 

[hifinutt]

arcam a75 cost around 150 ,rather good really . can`t remember if it has a phono stage though

 

[SteveG]

Naim Nait 3 can usually be had for that sort of money and is a decent option at that price.

 

[Stuart Frazer]

Small format amps:
Onix 21
Cyrus 1/2/3

Larger format:
Musical Fidelity B200
JVC AX-1010
Nait 3
Arcam Delta 60 (can be had for £50-100)

 

[say it as it is]

well just picked up a little gem from a fellow fishie Rotel RA 820A still sounds as good as I remember