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Looking for a quality all around unit

I am selling off all my separates. Except for my turntable (and maybe my vintage speakers). I would like to find a one unit that can connect to a tv as well as the turntable and mp3 players. I am not impressed with those $2000 AV Receivers such as Denon/Yamaha/Marantz. Quality seem rather low. Want something with some heft and meat but simple. Not into all those blings. Reason for this thinking is that I live in NY. Space is gold here. So anything that can save space. output good sound and feel good spending a decent amount of dough goes a long way. Suggestions.
egnor1166
sc53
719 posts
 
Arcam makes several types of "all in one" receiver type units that are very high quality. What about a Linn Classic? It includes everything but the speakers.
jeromedny
61 posts
 
I agree with the Arcam recommendation. I have an AVR200 integreated. Very warm, very strong. There is also their SOLO line, but I don't know if you can hook up other front-ends to that.
elevick
2,636 posts
 
I'm into Music Hall. You will need a phono pre with most mentioned here.
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mapman
22,210 posts
 
I have never actually heard one, but if I were you, I'd be considering the Musical Fidelity kW250S.

I'd also be considering a Linn unit like the Classic mentioned above.
tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
I am not sure if you are going just two channel or multichannel. My advise for multichannel is the Onkyo 805 and one of the Oppo universal players. $1200 buys: 7.1 channels of amplification, HDMI 1.3, phono stage built in, hefty power supply, ipod/mp3 inputs, 3 zones, made in Japan (not China), SACD/DVD-A/DVD-V/CD. I have both but do not use the amps, only the processing part of the Onkyo. Never a hiccough with the Onkyo. The Oppo is great, even with redbook CD. I think the quality of the sound would surprise you. Both companies give you a 30 day trial in your home and return if you don't like them.
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