Whole reference system was stolen, need budget friendly integrated. Help Please!


t's a long long story and we are still fighting insurance company over their error in the way they scheduled evertyhing. Our atty says it could be up to a year or more given the amount we are suing. Anyway, I had a pair of Focal Diablo Utopia Evo's paired with a McIntosh C2700 and MC452..... and now I am looking to stay around 5k for speakers and 4k for an integrated amp.,   There are several online stores that alllow returns up to 60 days for exchanges, so I was going to order a pair of the Q Acoustic Concept 50's based on lots of reviews I have read. I do have a pair of Focal Aria 926's at my office that I can use for a while too. 

I  was fortunate enough to have had my main source at a friends house, so I at least still have my Luxman D-03x. I also have a cheap, but shockingly great sounding DAC in the Topping 90se. 

What are some very dynamic integrateds in my budget range I should look at? I say dynamic, because I listen to hard rock from 60's to now and like to be in the fairly loud,  Should I sell the Luxman and get a cheap transport and put that money to grow the integrated budget to 6-7k, or keep the Luxman and look for an integrated that doesn't have on board DACs? 

 

I am so lost, please help!

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A used Luxman 509X will do you fine. It is within your budget and allows you to keep the D-03X. The sound will be different from the MAC, though, more neutral. 

 

My question for the OP is if the current request for advice is intended for a temporary solution until thing’s hopefully get sorted with the insurance company or if you’re now on a different path entirely. 

I have no experience with your gear (or any gear at that level), but don’t think that selling a top shelf source that you enjoy should be considered.

keep your best gear, fill it the rest as you can in the short term, and then work to upgrade again in the future. 

eOkay, I will try to gtive soem color on on this part of it. 

We worked with our agent on getting each  of these scheduled.. We provided receipts from authorized dealer, serial numbers, and had our agent come out each December to verify everything was still there, and went as far as getting a notorized document from a Audio Classics detailing what current products McInosh had that were direct replaement of each piiece and the MSRP.

  • B&W 802 D'3 s
  • B&W HTM1 D3
  • B&W 804 D3
  • 2 pairs ( 4 speakers) B&W CCM 818 in ceiling
  • Mcintosh MX122
  • McIntosh C2700 
  • McIntosh MC453
  • McIntosh MC207
  • McIntosh MC205
  • McIntosh MCT500
  • Oppo 203
  • Furman IT-Reference 20i Power Conditioner

Living Room Scheduled 

  • Anthem MRX 710
  • Oppo 203
  • KEF R700

We didn't bother with the networking equipment like luxul router, Watt Boxes, unmanaged switch, etc. 

We did everything we were told to do and paid the premiums for the coverage thsi last 6 years. After the theft, THEN we were informed it was filed by THEM under musical instruments, and they are not.

I hope this clears things up. I sure wouldn't expect to get replacement cost under a normal inside property claim. They had no problem paying out for the Rolex Milgauss, GMT Master 2, and my Omega Speedy Pro; nor my wife's jewelry. 

It does not but I make no accusations and pass no blame. But no, what you say above does not clear things up a bit. I've been in the industry way too long. No way did your agent come out once a year to verify your possessions and then the insurer denied the claim under that pretense. I just don't buy it. Unless he was an independent agent and he made bad mistakes. I need to shut up and I will not respond here on this again. 

Did you have a replacement cost coverage policy? 

The scheduled was written in with language that lays out:

  • If piece is less than 8 years old and the original company is still in business, a new replacement is to be used UNLESS the company still has "new old stock" of the item stolen, then that is to be used. 
  • Any equipment scheduled that was bought new more than 8 years ago, FMV will be given

Given the amount tht was scheduled, the insurance company asked for an amendment that states one lump sum will not egien out, they have asked to see official quote from a dealer and make sure it is in line with what it;s replacing and I am not going way up the line if names change...like if I told them the R700 is now the R 7 Meta.

My atty and others at the firm feel pretty good, but they all say the same thing on getting dragged out.