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(2021) Stereo Integrated Amplifiers and Receivers

Bluesound Powernode Streaming Integrated Amplifier

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Integrated Amplifiers and Receivers

Price: $899

Website: www.bluesound.com

Gordon said: As should be apparent by now, I really enjoyed my time with the new Bluesound Powernode.

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The gist: An easy way to set up a simple-but-high-performing stereo system.

Bryston B1353 Integrated Amplifier

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Integrated Amplifiers and Receivers
  • Reviewers Choice

Price: $6695

Website: www.bryston.com

Philip said: While I would never dismiss the quality of those earlier Brystons, the B1353 is the best integrated amplifier yet from the venerable Canadian firm.

Reviewers' Choice

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The gist: With the 20-year warranty, this is the total package.

Line Magnetic LM-34IA Integrated Amplifier

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Integrated Amplifiers and Receivers

Price: AU$2399

Website: www.line-magnetic.com.au

Travis said: This is a responsive, well-engineered integrated amplifier.

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The gist: Solid overall product, from price to build to sound quality.

Lyngdorf Audio TDAI-1120 Integrated Amplifier-DAC

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Integrated Amplifiers and Receivers
  • Reviewers Choice

Price: $2199

Website: www.lyngdorf.com

Roger said: Lyngdorf Audio’s TDAI-1120 may not be the most powerful integrated amplifier-DAC in its price range, but it’s arguably the best sounding and the richest in features.

Reviewers' Choice

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The gist: The room correction is unexpected at the price.

Marantz PM-KI Ruby Integrated Amplifier

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Integrated Amplifiers and Receivers

Price: $3999

Website: marantz.com

Dennis said: I’ve auditioned integrated amps costing twice as much or more that couldn’t legitimately be said to best the PM-KI Ruby in terms of detail, dynamics, refinement, soundstaging, and imaging.

Read the SoundStage! Access review.

The gist: If its charms inspire you, get yours before it’s too late.

Musical Fidelity M6si Integrated Amplifier-DAC

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Integrated Amplifiers and Receivers

Price: $2790

Website: www.musicalfidelity.com

Dennis said: In terms of its sonic prowess, the M6si holds its own against amps costing at least $1000 more.

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The gist: Fantastic amp if you ignore the USB DAC.

Rotel Michi X5 Integrated Amplifier-DAC

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Integrated Amplifiers and Receivers

Price: $6999

Website: www.rotel.com

Roger said: At a cost of $6999 and weighing in at close to 100 pounds, the Rotel Michi X5 is a beast of an amp, but it is also a true beauty with performance befitting its luxurious price and build quality.

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The gist: A ton (almost literally) of integrated amp for the money.

Rotel RA-1572MKII Integrated Amplifier-DAC

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Parent Category: 2021 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2021) Stereo Integrated Amplifiers and Receivers

Price: $2099

Website: www.rotel.com

Roger said: For only $2099, the high-powered Rotel RA-1572MKII offers one of today’s best combinations of price and performance in an integrated amplifier-DAC.

Read the SoundStage! Hi-Fi review.

The gist: Rotel is more than a solid value, it’s really good hi-fi.

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