Receiver

I like the idea of separates as well. ATI reportedly builds the Monoprice Monolith amps. HSU has been suspected of being involved with the Monoprice Monolith’s subs.

I’ve been running a Marantz 7704 with a Monoprice Monolith 5-channel amp and I’ve found that separates provide better separation of effects, clarity at higher levels of volume, and greater dynamics. Both the pre and the amp have been rock solid for the past 7-8 years.

MAC 7200 is the only receiver I would buy.  In fact, in other parts of the world it is sold without a tuner and called MA7200.  It's the real deal if you want everything in one box.  

I think you are referring to an integrated amplifier? If it were me, I'd really look hard at:

(1) Hegel H400, which is an all in one solution: streamer, DAC, preamp, amp, 250WPC 8ohms and stable to 2ohms. Reviews have been great, and apparently worthy of the upgrade from the H390. New $7,000, used not available that I could find

(2) Hegel H600 Reference, same all in one unit, 300WPC 8ohms and stable to 2ohms. Same great reviews and definitely a step up from the H590. New $12,000, used $10,000

(3) Technics SU-R1000 R DAC, preaamp, and amplifier all in one, 150WPC 8ohms and 300WPC 4ohms

McIntosh MA8950 is a great amp if you don't need a FM Tuner

How about a sansui g-9000 or a pioneer 1250.

magnificent vintage power. Not only that, they look and sound great.

steve girko