So, last night I thought I found the solution. I can't say I've ever been a huge fan of Harmon/Kardon AVRs (though I do like the styling), but check out this new integrated bad boy:
http://www.harmankardon.com/EN-US/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?PID=HK%20990
It's got everything, and it's been well reviewed:
(5 Stars) http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/cd-players-and-recorders/harman-kardon-hd990-cd-player-594768/review?artc_pg=1
(EISA Amp of the Year) http://www.eisa.eu/awards
Here's the only catch... it's not freaking available in the U.S., dammit!
Oh sure, the U.S. site has a page built for it, but you can't get to it through the regular site navigation, and you can't buy it through any US retailers (only Europe).
Based on the connectivity, Harmon's rep and the positive reviews, I would have probably bought this thing on the spot, but now I'm back where we started... unless someone thinks I can get some kind of UK/US power converter or something? I'm going to try to contact H/K in the meantime...
http://www.harmankardon.com/EN-US/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?PID=HK%20990
It's got everything, and it's been well reviewed:
(5 Stars) http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/cd-players-and-recorders/harman-kardon-hd990-cd-player-594768/review?artc_pg=1
(EISA Amp of the Year) http://www.eisa.eu/awards
Here's the only catch... it's not freaking available in the U.S., dammit!
Oh sure, the U.S. site has a page built for it, but you can't get to it through the regular site navigation, and you can't buy it through any US retailers (only Europe).
Based on the connectivity, Harmon's rep and the positive reviews, I would have probably bought this thing on the spot, but now I'm back where we started... unless someone thinks I can get some kind of UK/US power converter or something? I'm going to try to contact H/K in the meantime...