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Something better than Marantz PM7000N at around $1000?

I've been looking for an integrated amp that supports wireless/bluetooth connection.
Marantz PM7000N is the only one I came across.
Anybody knows a better option at around $1000? 50~100 Watts would be adequate.
Going for a separate bluetooth receiver like Audioengine B1 would be a better option?

Thanks in advance for your opinion and advice.
128x128ihcho
audiojedi
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Not sure about better as I haven't heard both but probably equally as good the Yamaha R-N803 is definitely worth having a look at.
Supposedly it's the same or almost the same almost the same amp section as the AS801 which is well regarded and it has tons of streaming options built in.

Nice receiver for sure.
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ihcho OP
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Thanks for your reply.
I did not search enough to know that NAD or other brand int amps have BT built in. I was mainly searching for wireless and BT capability and I could not find similar amps as PM7000N. 
I guess my question was not clear enough. Considering just the sound quality, would B1 + int amp (near $1000) be at least as good as other int amps with a built in BT? 
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ihcho OP
612 posts
 
audiojedi
Yes, I've seen many receivers with BT, but I pretty much ignored receivers because they then to be much lesser quality.
audiojedi
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I've heard the PM6006 and I'd take the Yamaha R-N803 over the Marantz any day of the week.  Haven't heard the 7000N can't comment on it but I would expect the Yamaha to compare favourably.  

As mentioned the Yamaha is based on the AS801 integrated amp with streaming and airplay etc added in it's not a surround receiver it's a pure stereo product.

The Yamaha may not be popular in the US but I have read lots of positive comments from owners in the UK on other forums.  Sounded great to my ears anyhow.

kren0006
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7000n probably best thing for $1000, yes. I own one and it’s great.  One of the Brit mags declared it best under 1k
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