New stereo for my retirement reward!

[basite]

I'd take that Vincent over the B&K any day...but its almost twice the price as well.

frenchmon

I wouldn't,

Vincent sounds like crap.

[pixelthis]

If you are on a budget check out Emotivas amps.
They are cheap, but not low quality(big hunk of pig iron, sounds good).
Dont know what kinda pre-amp you'd put with it, I am using an Integra receiver for mine.

[rob_a]

Congrats on retirement, I am a young lad and have a long way to go still.

Rotel makes a nice integrated amp for around $700.

Emotiva makes a pre-amp for $400 and then they have a 2ch amp going for $325.

Jolida makes a good integrated tube amp I have seen as low as $650.

There are many different brands out there that are very good. Welcome to AR

[ren9328]

I wouldn't,

Vincent sounds like crap.

Thank you for all of the insight! You are making a post to a retiree and that is the best that you can do? Give this gentleman a useful recommendation or just stay off the forum.

Bob,

There are many fine amps available new and used. Listen to as many as possible before making your decision. I feel that you wil get you best bang for the buck from an integrated amp. You can find Krell, YBA, Creek, Arcam and Cambridge Audio integrated amps in your price range and all are fine performers.