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looking for a new pre/amp or integrated amp

I am new here, and this is my first post.  I am looking for either a pre/amp or integrated amp, specifically for listening to music.  Here is what I'd like the solution to have:
  • Ethernet jack (for connecting to my home computer to play music files of CD's I've ripped)
  • 2 channel (this is not going to be a surround sound setup)
  • Wifi (I'd like to play Spotify)
  • XLR inputs (for the CD/DVD/Blu ray player) - I'm not sure this is critical, as I think optical digital might be just as good.
  • 90-140Watts 
  • Phono input
  • Price range: $1000-2000
Does anyone have any suggestions?  I've looked at Yamaha, Anthem, Marantz, and Parasound, but I haven't found anything that checks all these boxes.  Thank you!  Doug
dougmint
mesch
3,530 posts
 
The requirement for a ethernet connection seems to me to be the tough box.

 Check out the Bluesound Node 2 ($500), which has ethernet will allow streaming music. Leaving rest of budget for a separate integrated amplifier with phonostage.   
chrshanl37
841 posts
 
Look at the integrated amps from Hegel, a used H160 or an H90 should check all your boxes. I have an H160 and it’s a great piece.
dougmint OP
21 posts
 
It doesn't look like the Hegel has a phono input, and I can't tell if it has Wi-Fi or not.  

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