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Starting Over...Need help finding the perfect integrated to replace everything

OK so I am selling everything (Decware Torii, Parasound A2, Tannoy Speakers,) everything except my VPI. I am going to get some more sensitive speakers and I am looking for a class Solid State class A A/B integrated with a nice headphone section (getting rid of that headphone amp etc as well). Preferably with a built in Dac as well (do all integrateds come with DACs now?) and a nice phono section of course.  I have not given any of the class D stuff a listen but maybe that is the direction I must look in? 
If anyone has downsized and are happy with it what did you do?
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robelvick
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I’ll throw a out a few suggestions that I’ve owned which meet your criteria:

-Micromega M100 (great DAC, Room Correction)
-Parasound HALO (great flexibility)
-Denon PMA 1600ne (good DAC, great Phono)
-Gold Note IS-1000 (great DAC, great Phono)

I’m currently using the Denon, and am very impressed how good it sounds. It’s very well-rounded, and the biggest surprise is how good the phono section performs.


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czbbcl
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Pass Labs INT 60 or 250 although neither one offers an onboard DAC or Phono Stage but they sound great. 
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waltersalas
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Do a little research on the Lyngdorf TDAI-3400. I'm very happy with mine.
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bryantdrew OP
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Thanks so much. this should keep me busy for a bit.
builder3
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A used Luxman L-590AX should be right at the $4000 mark for a pristine example. No DAC, though.
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