In Search Of... Desktop All-In-One


I am looking to finish-off my office with some quality audio. This would be a nearfield/computer audio type of situation. I already have the (passive) speakers and (active) sub.
It seems compact/mini/desktop components are hard to come by. So far I've found the below:
https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dta-pro-100w-class-d-bluetooth-amplifier-with-usb-dac-ir-...

This just about suits my needs, though I was hoping someone might have an idea of where to find a more "refined" product, as reviews of this are a tad dodgy. This is definitely a <$1000USD purchase. I was aiming for more around $500, but will go where the product is.

This Marantz looks enticing, with the addition of Streaming, FM and CD. But is has no inboard USB DAC. I know, I know, but I'm seeing if this can all be done in one component. 
https://www.us.marantz.com/en-US/shop/wirelessmusicsystems/mcr612 

Must Haves:
  • Desktop/Compact design
  • Single Component
  • Two Channel Amp
  • Sub/Pre Out
  • Headphone Out
  • USB DAC In
  • Line In
  • BT In
Would Like to Haves:
  • CD
  • FM/Terrestrial
  • Streaming Support
  • Knob(s)
Thanks in advance for any/all advice. I've been looking high and low, and perhaps my cyberspace sleuthing isn't quite what it used to be.

Cheers! 
brian_stabinger

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@brian_stabinger

Full disclosure: I have never bought anything from them, but they have been super nice on email and phone, have a 30 day trial period which includes shipping both ways, and allow trade-in and trade-up for some (not all) gear. I don't think there is any risk for the situation you describe in trying them. They'd be much easier to deal with down the road then something bought via Best Buy.
@rumblestrip -- interesting about the Sprout being "lean" in sound. I do wonder whether any other compact, integrated, solid state option could really vary that much from the Sprout in tonal character. It would seem that one would have to introduce another box (DAC, e.g.) to really affect that. But that violates the OP's one-box rule.