For the sake of this article, we are only including integrated amplifiers that have a built-in phono preamplifier, meaning you can connect a turntable without a built-in preamp directly to it. The term "integrated amplifier" combines two components, a power amplifier and a preamplifier - but the latter of which might not accept all your music sources (like a CD player, a computer or a turntable). But it's still an excellent option for those with a nice turntable and a set of bookshelf speakers. The only major drawback for the Rega Io is, like the Brio, it lacks any kind of wireless connectivity, and thus you can't use it as a streamer. At 30 watts per channel, the Io is basically a less powerful version of the company's well-revered Brio integrated amp ($1,100) in fact, it has the same exact custom-designed phono preamp. Rega is well known in the hi-fi community for its high-end turntables and integrated amps - the io is that company's newest and most affordable integrated amp. Best Overall Integrated Amplifier: Cambridge Audio Evo 150 If you listen to headphones on a regular basis, the Ragnarok 2 delivers more power than you would ever need for even the most demanding planar magnetic headphones.
It is more than capable of driving difficult loads like the Magnepan LRS planar loudspeakers or large full-range bookshelf loudspeakers like the Q Acoustics Concept 300 with very little effort and reproduces music with real presence and a level of resolution that you expect from far more expensive audio components. The Ragnarok 2 is rated at 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 100 watts per channel into 4 ohms. The Ragnarok 2 is available in two versions: the fully loaded version for $1,799 which includes a MM phono stage, 24-bit/192kHz Multibit DAC, and a very powerful headphone amplifier, and a more basic version of the integrated amplifier without the phono/DAC modules for $1,499. Schiit Audio builds everything in California and has succeeded at keeping its prices affordable by implementing smart industrial design and not over-engineering its products. Built-in phono preamp: Yes (fully loaded)ĭomestically produced integrated amplifiers that are affordable, built well, modular and overachieving sonic performers are somewhat difficult to find these days.Power: 60 watts (8 ohms) or 100 watts (4 ohms).
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