Best integrated amp with Phono

[VVV]

Any recommendation for an integrated amp with built in phono stage with price range 4000-5000 USD? Supernait 3 any good?
Have Linn LP 12.
Thank you

 

[PerF]

MC or MM ?
Specs of the LP12 in question ?
Loudspeakers ?
Size of room ?
New or s/h ?

 

[booja30]

Well I'd have to go with a Luxman if I was forced to spend that much on an amp. One of the ones with VU meters -- take your pick.

 

[Fergus]

Crayon CFA1.2, 90 watts into 4ohm, excellent phono stage.

 

[VVV]

MM orthofon black.

 

[lordmortlock]

Fergus beat me to it. The best phono stage I’ve heard in an integrated is the Crayon.

 

[Mr Pig]

There is no best. Just what you personally like, which may or may not be the same as what others like.

 

[Chris81]

Namedrop.

 

[geetee1972]

I know it's out of the price range but the AudioNote Meishu Tonmeister is wonderful and can be had with an optional phono stage. Of course you only have 10W to play with but they will go much further than you might imagine depending of course on the size of your room.

 

[Eyebroughty]

Hi,

As has been said above there is no best integrated, it all depends on various factors, source, speakers and room.

Having said that it is a fact that Naim will give you good service if required and has a good resale value.

The safe bet is Naim, for the reasons in the sentence above, however try and listen to some in your own home, if possible.

All the best in your quest.

Cheers

John

 

[John]

Exposure

 

[Salamander]

I'll second any model by Luxman, can get a 505uXii shipped here from Japan for just over £2k, your would need to spend £140 on a step down transformer and then of course duty LUXMAN Integrated amplifier L-505uXii #1810 L-505uXII | eBay
Tempting isn't it

 

[JTC]

Very good Luxman in the classifieds...

 

[MarkieW]

I demoed the Luxman 509 at home and was pleasantly surprised by the phono...