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I have to downsize big time, any ideas on integrated amps and smaller 3 way speakers

I have to downsize my system quite dramatically. My current system is Well-Tempered Versalex TT with Dynavector DV XX-2 MKII cart, Oppo BDP-105D, Auralic Vega G2 Streamer/Dac, Esoteric C-03 Pre, Sanders Magtech amp with up-graded caps and Monitor Audio PL300 Mk 1 Speakers.
I have been thinking I need to downgrade the TT although I love the sound and I will probably go to an Integrated. Been looking at the Accuphase E-270 or 370. Speakers I like are the Sonus Faber Sonetto V or something similar. I need to be careful with those pesky back waves of Kenjit fame but otherwise I am open to ideas. This will be my last investment in gear as I have cancer and only a couple of years left. I will also need to simplify things for my wife.
Just some rough ideas that have worked for some of you would be appreciated. I have no real affinity with any brand although I am very partial to my Auralic DAC.
Thanks in advance folks.
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If you really want to downsize and still have top quality, world class sound you should have a look at Devialet Expert Pro 220. It's AD class hybrid int amp (Analog Digital Hybrid - class A acting as preamplifier/driving stage and D class providing power in the output stage) . Apart from great DAC it also has a really good highly configurable (MM/MC) phono stage so you don't have to drop the TT. As for the speaker I think you should have a go with already mentioned above Boenicke W8. They are really tiny floorstanders with a huge sound. And yes, they literally disappear in the room.
All the best mate.
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