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Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?

Hola,

I'm looking for an integrated amplifier/receiver/AVR that does 2-channel well. I don't need 5+ channels but I would not mind it. I have gotten the impression that 2-channel receivers are preferred over 5 channel for 2-channel music. However, if there is a 5 channel receiver with stellar sound quality, I'm all ears!

I'm looking for a piece that has the kitchen sink:

phono stage
tuner
dac (usb and spdif)
bass management / variable sub out crossover
remote
tone control
125w+ per channel
pre-out

IF available, I'd also like room correction

Budget is $4000

Thoughts?
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martykl
3,578 posts
 
Onkyo (Integra), Denon, NAD, and Marantz all come to mind for one brand solutions.
mateored
258 posts
 
Don't fret about the remote. You can always get a nice Logitech/Harmony remote to control your whole system. I've written about them in other threads. I still vote for the Arcam 600 over all of the other options.
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michaelkingdom OP
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The Arcam AVR600 looks like a great option. It has it all:

phono / tuner / good amp section / usb-spdif in
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dtc
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Is your phono MM or MC? I believe the ARCAM is MM only. Just something to check.
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michaelkingdom OP
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It is MM. I like the Arcam specs. IT looks like THE answer to a simple system. I have another thread for the Arcam here: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1349788691&&&/Arcam-AVR600-as-2-Channel
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