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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.
128x128shamus2211
lp2cd
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If you wish to keep things very stripped down and small, yet very high end, you may wish to consider a Mytek Manhattan/Brooklyn DAC/Pre. They’re top-of-the-line DACs which include a fine phono stage, and then pair them with active speakers. Myself, I’d lean towards PSI professional monitors. https://www.psiaudio.swiss/ They are completely analog yet as accurate and transparent as any speaker built, balanced inputs (only), and several models are small yet sacrifice nothing except a bit of bass. The A215-M is a svelte floorstander if that’s your preference. But there are other actives that are as good.

Source gear could be anything.

Enjoy, and best wishes with you health.
bassdude
493 posts
 
You might also look at the new McIntosh integrateds - they seem to sound pretty impressive with Harbeths.  

Parasound has some nice integrateds, if you don't want to invest in Luxman.

And... Hegel has some impressive integreteds...
dfwhip
6 posts
 
The Arcam SA20 is a fine performer and a real value if you like a more natural and tonally rich sound. It's not for someone who wants to shake the room, but since you're downsizing I can recommend it with no hesitation. For a little more power, room correction and a MM/MC phono stage, you can move up to the new Arcam SA30. I own the SA20 and use its internal DAC and MM phono stage. Very happy with the decision. 
dbautista
6 posts
 
Sorry to hear about your health. I wish you the best of luck. I currently have an almost all Rega system. Rega Brio integrated amp and DAC.  Both are small footprint units.  I also have the Rega monitors RX1.  I am very pleased with the sound. It doesn't matter if I connect a CD transport or heos streamer.  Both sound great. The amp also has a great phono input.  I hope this helps.  Best of luck. 
erik_squires
16,056 posts
 
Oh, the Mytek Brooklyn plus their stereo amp is a fine idea.
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