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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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michaelkingdom OP
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Ah, the conundrum... the Harman Kardon 990 is available at $1500 and the AVR600 is $3500. For two channel they should be equally powerful.

Any thoughts on the room correction/processing abilities of the AVR600 for 2-channel?
manoterror
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All this integrated talk got me amped up (pun intended), and I bought the HK990 for my office system. Too good of a deal to pass up at $1,500.

I have a problem with stereo purchases. :-)
Mot
martykl
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MOT wrote:

I have a problem with stereo purchases. :-)

Who here doesn't?

Marty

PS At least you made an interesting one!
manoterror
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@Martykl: True! This is like a support group for audiophile addicts.

My name is Mot, and its been 2 days since I bought stereo gear. :-)

mot
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michaelkingdom OP
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I really wish I know of some more alternatives out there. I've looked around and there really isn't much but AVRs that add a receiver. Even the HK 990 left out the radio. I know, radio is on the way out but where I live, they haven't gotten that memo yet.

I checked out the Arcam which seems likt the only high end product out there and I can't see how it competes with the RR2150, aside from much higher price.

Any other ideas on a receiver with dac / bass management / phono would be greatly appreciated!
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