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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
3,529 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.  

chrshanl37
841 posts
 
It has DLNA capabilities via ethernet sorry no phono input, I had’nt noticed that in your post.
mdelrossi1
79 posts
 
Like @mesch said, Bluesound Node2, or vault if you want to rip more cd's easily. And look for an Integrated the will check the rest of the boxes.
If you go used and can wait you'll get a lot more for your buck.
I ended up with a Primaluna dialogue premium and a Bluesound node 2 for $2,300 I know that gets above your budget and doesn't have a phono input, but sounds great.
For SS integrated, I'd look at Yamaha, and Marantz.
good luck
mdr
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