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Parasound Halo Integrated vs Yamaha AS2100

I'm looking at buying a new amp and I have a line to get either of these amps at a large discount from retail. I will be pairing them with Martin Logan Motion 40 tower speakers and the main music source will be vinyl. Looking for feedback or info to help me make a decision. Also and welcome to better suited options of integrated amps in the under 3k range. 

Thanks

chippy323
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jond
5,801 posts
 
The Yamaha is an integrated amp you don't need a preamp with it.
chippy323 OP
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It doesn't have digital inputs for streaming devices etc for when not using vinyl. 
jl35
3,980 posts
 
the Yamaha does not have a DAC but is an amp and preamp, the Parasound also includes a DAC
jl35
3,980 posts
 
no right answer whether to have 1 or 2 or 3 boxes...
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stereo5
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I have a Parasound Halo Integrated in my second system.  It replaced a Rogue Cronus Magnum tube integrated and I couldn't be happier.  I am driving Golden Ear Triton 2 speakers with it.  I listen to this setup at least 6 hours a day, every day and I never, ever get listener fatigue.  The built in dac is an excellent ESS dac and the amp is dead quiet.  It also has tone controls which I feel is a great feature.  I am a very happy camper.  I never liked the sound of Yamaha which I had back in the 90's although I have not heard the newer ones.
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