Need cool running integrated under $1500 new/used

[jeffkrag]

I have a second system with an old pair of B&W 803 series2. I currently use a Cambridge 850 int which sounds great, but gets too hot to leave on 24/7, which is what I want do as the amp is in another room. I would guess I need at least 75 wpc to power these (although maybe even a good 50 wpc is good enough?). I'd also prefer to have two speaker outputs (A+B and A or B), but its not necessarily a deal breaker. Suggestions?

[Masterlu]

Teac AI 2000



Comes in Silver too!

[jdandy]

Ivan.......The TEAC AI2000 looks darn good.

The AI-2000 drives 180W per channel into one of two sets of speakers, switchable from the front panel and terminated with binding posts. It has a balanced analog input in addition to the five standard analog inputs, including a phono input stage. A preamp out is also included for use with a recorder or to send to a subwoofer. A stereo headphone output is also provided for private listening. TEAC’s AI-2000 is the rare component built for discerning audio quality without the stratospheric price tag to match. The AI-2000 is available in black or silver.

AI-2000 SPECIFICATIONS

•Authentic Discrete Analogue Amplifier Circuit
•5 Audio Inputs (Phono, CD, Tuner, AUX, Tone-Direct)
•Balanced Analogue Audio Input: x 1 (XLR)
•Analogue Audio Inputs: x 5 (RCA)
•Preout: x 1 (RCA)
•A/B Speaker Outputs
•Detachable AC Socket
•Aluminum Front Panel and Volume Knob Remote Control
•Output Power: 180W + 180W (4 ohms), 125W + 125W (8 ohms)
•Total Harmonic Distortion: less than 0.008%
•Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100dB (A-weighted)
•Frequency Response: 10Hz - 30,000Hz (-0.5dB)
•Headphone Out: x 1 (6.3mm)
•Speaker Terminals: x 2 pair (Binding Post)
•Operation: 120V AC, 60Hz (US), 230V AC, 50Hz (EUR)
•Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/8" x 6-1/8" x 15-7/8" (435 x 154 x 403 mm)
•Weight: 30 lbs. 14oz. (14 kg)

[Robert_Anderson]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Ivan.......The TEAC AI2000 looks darn good.

The AI-2000 drives 180W per channel into one of two sets of speakers, switchable from the front panel and terminated with binding posts. It has a balanced analog input in addition to the five standard analog inputs, including a phono input stage. A preamp out is also included for use with a recorder or to send to a subwoofer. A stereo headphone output is also provided for private listening. TEAC’s AI-2000 is the rare component built for discerning audio quality without the stratospheric price tag to match. The AI-2000 is available in black or silver.

AI-2000 SPECIFICATIONS

•Authentic Discrete Analogue Amplifier Circuit
•5 Audio Inputs (Phono, CD, Tuner, AUX, Tone-Direct)
•Balanced Analogue Audio Input: x 1 (XLR)
•Analogue Audio Inputs: x 5 (RCA)
•Preout: x 1 (RCA)
•A/B Speaker Outputs
•Detachable AC Socket
•Aluminum Front Panel and Volume Knob Remote Control
•Output Power: 180W + 180W (4 ohms), 125W + 125W (8 ohms)
•Total Harmonic Distortion: less than 0.008%
•Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100dB (A-weighted)
•Frequency Response: 10Hz - 30,000Hz (-0.5dB)
•Headphone Out: x 1 (6.3mm)
•Speaker Terminals: x 2 pair (Binding Post)
•Operation: 120V AC, 60Hz (US), 230V AC, 50Hz (EUR)
•Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/8" x 6-1/8" x 15-7/8" (435 x 154 x 403 mm)
•Weight: 30 lbs. 14oz. (14 kg)

That looks really nice!

[Masterlu]

Dan... The Teac line is often over looked, and sounds spectacular.

[4to20tech]

I have a question about the Teac AI-2000 that someone here could possibly answer. I just bought one on Audiogon for $800.00. It was 2 months old, and bought from the store where I shop. The seller is upgrading to the AI-3000. It was a deal I couldn't pass by, even though it wasn't #1 on my list. The manual is lame. I called Teac last week and on Monday I posted the questions on their website. Neither got a response. What is the "Bypass" input. There is a video review on U-Tube where the guy claims that it bypasses the tone controls. But there aren't any! Also, what type of phono input does it have? Are there any adjustment for it? And to answer a question raised here, it runs very cool.

[jeffkrag]

But does it run cool for 24/7 on?

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by jeffkad

But does it run cool for 24/7 on?

Yes, it runs very cool; will warm up at full throttle like most SS amps.

[jeffkrag]

Thanks Ivan. Researching now. Anybody have any other suggestions?

[dirtbag]

I have a Bryston B60 that I use as my workhorse. It does double duty either running my patio speakers from a remote location ( so it gets left on all the time) or in my motorhome for the outside speakers in a tight enclosure. Built like a tank, always runs cool and pretty versatile as far as speaker matching goes. Only runs 1 set of speakers though.