Integrated amplifier recommendation for the first time buyer

[rnaeye]

If you are not in a rush, I have submitted one of these amps to Amir at Audiosciencereview.com for measurement.
However it will be another ~5 weeks before he gets to it, and I would want measurements before I could recommend it!
It is only rated 150W into 8 Ohms, but 270W into 4 Ohms, which leads me to think it may handle the resistive loads of Magnepans well. But I want measurements!

Niles SI-2150

Stereo power amplifier

www.crutchfield.com

If you are interested, keep an eye on this link. I will be sure to post a link to the review when it is done!

Thoughts on Niles SI-2150 (with internal pic)

I assume this is class D because of the low (10.7 lb) weight and the small transformer. There is, however, no fan! At $430, it is a pretty good price for 150W@8ohms and 270W@4ohms. It is very thin at 2-1/4" high (includes feet) The four capacitors are each 200V @ 680 microfarads. Right off 680...

forums.audioholics.com

I will keep an eye on it. Thanks.

 

[lovinthehd]

My 675 does not have a pre-outs. I think thread became very long and we digressed from my original question. Allow me to re-phrase the question: I have a pair CBM-170 speakers, and no amplifier. What amplifier would you recommend for this speakers.

Thought it was for Magnepans? The Ascends should be driven easily by most any amp....

 

[rnaeye]

Thought it was for Magnepans? The Ascends should be driven easily by most any amp....

The discussion branched at some point. Magnepans are the future plan.

 

[TLS Guy]

My 675 does not have a pre-outs. I think thread became very long and we digressed from my original question. Allow me to re-phrase the question: I have a pair CBM-170 speakers, and no amplifier. What amplifier would you recommend for this speakers.

Are you going to use it with a sub, and do you intend to use 4 ohm speakers? If you answer that we can easily answer your question.

 

[KEW]

My 675 does not have a pre-outs. I think thread became very long and we digressed from my original question. Allow me to re-phrase the question: I have a pair CBM-170 speakers, and no amplifier. What amplifier would you recommend for this speakers.

Are you sure that the red and white RCA terminals labeled "AV outs" (just to the left of "Zone 2 out") cannot be used as pre-amp outputs? They cannot per TLSGuy's post below!

So, you are not concerned with driving he Magnepans?
If not, I would expect the 675 to do as fine of a job as any $500 amp. However, if you are simply determined to get an integrated amp for the CBM-170's you don't need anything special.
AT $500, if you are willing to go with a stereo receiver:

Denon DRA-800H

Stereo receiver with built-in Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Apple® AirPlay® 2, HDMI, and HEOS

www.crutchfield.com

For a Integrated amp, this one is $419 reconditioned (or you can pay $550 for a new one):

YAMAHA A-S501 2-Ch x 85 Watts Integrated Amplifier w/ Built-in DAC Black

Yamaha Factory Refurbished

www.accessories4less.com

Neither of these will do a very good job with integrating a subwoofer!

 

[TLS Guy]

Are you sure that the red and white RCA terminals labeled "AV outs" (just to the left of "Zone 2 out") cannot be used as pre-amp outputs?

So, you are not concerned with driving he Magnepans?
If not, I would expect the 675 to do as fine of a job as any $500 amp. However, if you are simply determined to get an integrated amp for the CBM-170's you don't need anything special.
AT $500, if you are willing to go with a stereo receiver:

Denon DRA-800H

Stereo receiver with built-in Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Apple® AirPlay® 2, HDMI, and HEOS

www.crutchfield.com

For a Integrated amp, this one is $419 reconditioned (or you can pay $550 for a new one):

YAMAHA A-S501 2-Ch x 85 Watts Integrated Amplifier w/ Built-in DAC Black

Yamaha Factory Refurbished

www.accessories4less.com

Neither of these will do a very good job with integrating a subwoofer!

I'm sure, those outs are for an old VCR. They will NOT be controlled by the volume control, but have constant output.

 

[KEW]

I'm sure, those outs are for an old VCR. They will NOT be controlled by the volume control, but have constant output.

Thanks!
I edited my post accordingly!