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Move From AVR to Integrated?

I know this topic gets thrown around a lot, but I recently bought a pair of Ascend Acoustic Sierra 1s I love and a Hsu VTF2 MK5 subwoofer. Right now, I'm using a Denon AVR-X2600H to power them. 

I hear a lot of chatter that I'm not getting the most out of my speakers using the AVR. The drawback is my room is not treated, and I like having the bass management. 

It seems difficult to find an integrated with 100wpc+, ability to stream things like Tidal, that also has ability to at least EQ the low bass, and have the ability to connect to digital sources like a PS4/5. I do like the idea of a better built power source, and I will never go past 2.1 or 2.2. Most of what I do is music and TV. 

Any suggestions? Ideally I'd like to stay under 1200. 
coolhandduke
213runnin
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Coolhandduke, I'd say you'll be a winner either way.  By the way, Outlaw Audio was founded by Peter Tribeman about 20 years ago, and he's the driving force behind it today.  

He was with Nad when they released the ground breaking 3020 in 1978.  Wiki thinks its one of the most important components in the history of audio because it's price was so low and it's performance was so high.

Outlaw Audio was one of the first audio companies to do the internet direct business model.  
coolhandduke OP
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@213runnin Difficult choice. Perhaps the separate components with option to upgrade to better preamp down the line with better bass management would be more flexible for me. That said, the impatient part of me wants everything to be great right away. Lol
213runnin
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That sounds like the best long term decision then.  I love separates and I’ve spent way too much on them!  In fact right now I’ve got 4 2 channel amplifiers with two in storage.  

coolhandduke OP
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@213runnin. Finding a quality preamp for a good price is going to be the tricky part. 
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guy-incognito
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Check out the now discontinued Arcam SR 250. MSRP was $3600 but Music Direct has it listed for $1499 (trying to clear out stock i would assume). 

https://www.musicdirect.com/receiver/Arcam-SR250-Stereo-AV-Receiver-2?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0MD_BRCTARIsADXo...
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