Cambridge Topaz AM10 vs Yamaha AS300 vs Onkyo


Cambridge Audio TopazAM10 vs Yamaha AS300 vs Onkyo A9050?

Setup: Denon turntable, Denon MC (but high output) cartridge, Wharfedale speakers

This is as far as my budget will stretch, and I'm planning on buying new from Crutchfield. I don't have a separate phono preamp, but all of these have a built in one. They're all around the same price as well, although the Onkyo is 50$ more ($350). Which one would be the best option?

I listen to punk, indie, lo-fi, some folk, and ska. All from past 20 years or so.

Thank you.
toxicwaterfront
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My current amp is a NADC315BEE, but unfortunately the (non-detachable) power cord doesn't work anymore!"

You can probably fix that yourself. Open it up and have a look.
I agree with Tonyangel and Zd542. Fix the NAD. Then consider an outboard phono stage. One worth considering is the Lounge LCR, 40 dB gain, 100pF capacitance. I am using one with a Bluepoint No. 2.
I have a question for Schubert and any other Yamaha people. Yamaha prints "Natural Sound" on pretty much everything they make. Is it true?
Well, back in the heyday of high-fi , 65-75 , they did have much less of the "electronic edge" than other major brands so, within limits, I would say its true.
The best sounding were the great Sansui Integrateds, but they are all dried out and scratchy whilst many Yammys that age are still humming along .

A lot to be said for quality construction that a company with deep pockets can provide.

If I was young and just getting into things right now, from the reviews, I would just buy a Yamaha A-2000 and be done with it. Would right now if I didn't already have 6 good amps and as many preamps.