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Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?

Hola,

I'm looking for an integrated amplifier/receiver/AVR that does 2-channel well. I don't need 5+ channels but I would not mind it. I have gotten the impression that 2-channel receivers are preferred over 5 channel for 2-channel music. However, if there is a 5 channel receiver with stellar sound quality, I'm all ears!

I'm looking for a piece that has the kitchen sink:

phono stage
tuner
dac (usb and spdif)
bass management / variable sub out crossover
remote
tone control
125w+ per channel
pre-out

IF available, I'd also like room correction

Budget is $4000

Thoughts?
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For that price you could get a good preamp/processor with a separate multichannel amp, which would likely sound better than a receiver.

Michael
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Maybe consider an NAD T785HD(or T787) AVR with an outboard NAD PP-3i phono preamp. The NAD is rated at 120w/ch(all channels driven) 170w/ch in stereo. It has stellar 2-channel and multichannel performance, Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction, bass management with two sub preouts, multichannel preouts and inputs. I have the older T773(non HDMI) and it is a powerful beast with fantastic music performance. I am also very pleased with my NAD T175HD pre/pro(same guts as T785HD but without amps). The T785HD has all that you requested except for a phono stage which the PP-3i will take care of.

http://app.audiogon.com/listings/receivers-nad-t785hd-home-theater-receiver-with-warranty-free-shipping-2012-09-18-miscellaneous-01060

http://www.spearitsound.com/Phono_Preamps-NAD_PP3i.html

Bill
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