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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
914 posts
 
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
46 posts
 
@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. 
coolhandduke OP
46 posts
 
Sounds like there may be some issues with Outlaws implementation of DLNA that prohibits lossless streaming both over wired and wireless connection. Kind of a big issue, but I'll try to ask them directly. 
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guy-incognito
169 posts
 
OP,

Since you are under budget with the Outlaw you might think about adding a separate streamer to handle your hi-res streaming. 

https://www.andoveraudio.com/products/songbird-hi-res-internet-audio-streaming-device

I dont have any experience with this Andover Songbird but it was mentioned favorably in another recent post regarding affordable streamers. $129, has analog or digital outs so you can still use the DAC in the Outlaw. Does Tidal, Qobuz and a handful of other streaming services and supports Airplay and dlna. I haven't dug deep into the specs or anything but thought I might point it out for your consideration. 
mesch
3,466 posts
 
Based on your requirements and the Outlaw's features I believe it to be a great option for you. 
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