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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
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audioguy85
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Hmmm, would not consider any speaker under 92 db?? Wow, I must be screwed, as my Tannoys ($5500) @ only 89 DB sound just fine with My class A Sugden signature @ only 30 watts....yeah I had better sell them asap and get 92 db speakers, wow....I think the quick sand is up to my chin right now....laughable advice....🙄🙄🙄
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guy-incognito
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That outlaw is a solid option. I didn't realize they had a 2nd generation available. I looked at the gen 1 after it was out of production and it looked like a solid performer for the price and is well regarded. Im sure you would be happy if you went that route. 
coolhandduke OP
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@guy-incognito I'm leaning that direction. My only concern is setting up a way to stream things like Tidal over its wifi. It pretty much ticks all my boxes and looks classic. The separates route is still an option but I feel I might regret it at my price point. 
213runnin
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Sorry cool, I’m not sure of the capabilities WRT a phone. Here’s a link to their forum where this is discussed. It sounds like an app may be coming for this. One poster suggests he can connect his ipad with the cck cable.

http://saloon.outlawaudio.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=99114#Post99114  

Other than that you may want to call Outlaw directly.
coolhandduke OP
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@213runnin I put in a ticket request with them too. They also have a driver for windows so you can run USB to unit and the DAC functions as the sound card. But yeah, with wifi capability, I hope there's a way to stream from phone for ease. 
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