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Integrated all in one for a second system

Hello.  Looking for suggestions for an Integrated amp that incorporates streaming / DAC into one unit.  I am moving my primary 2-channel system into a more dedicated room with a home remodel.  I still want to listen to good music in the current room.  It is a huge room that includes the family room, kitchen, and living room into one big space.  

Looking to pair it with Focal Diablo Utopia speakers and can use a B&W DB1-D to help with the low end.  I do need a home theater pass through as it will be running with a Marantz CInema 30 to use for multichannel for our TV.  These components will be in a vented closet, so looking for something reasonably sized and not running excessively hot.  Interested in something less than 7000-8000 and fine with the used market.

Any advice is appreciated.

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jeffbij
205 posts
 

I would second the current Hegel integrateds.  Just to note, they are also a Roon Ready endpoint, which will get you Tidal and Qobuz.  

I'm probably going to go that way myself on the bedroom system and downsize the stack of equipment in there.

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mdalton
572 posts
 

I’d look at an Accuphase integrated, and a separate dac/streamer, which wouldn’t cost much and can be tiny (if that matters), and prob still outperform most internal streamer/dacs.  Thst way you get the warmer, legendary sound of the Accuphase.  

helomech
1,808 posts
 

The Axxess Forté 1 or Forté 2 are excellent choices for this. The DAC in these units easily competes with <$2K stand-alone DACs. 

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squared80
196 posts
 

Just get a cheap AVR like a Denon DRA-900. Will sound just as good as anything else and has everything you need.

rc22
134 posts
 

Have you looked into Lyngdorf’s  integrateds?  I really like my Lyngdorf 3400.  All three models run cool.  MSRP for the 3400 is around 8K fully loaded.  Finding a 3400 used can be challenging and the price is usually well above 50% msrp if in great condition.  The 1120 MSRP is around $2.6K, I think and finding a nice used one is easier.  Power for each is 200/400 and 60/120, respectively.  The Lyngdorf app is killer—especially for integrating subs using any XO point you wish, topology and slope you wish.  For example, after trying many options, I currently cut my sub off at 50 hz using a 8th order (48db/octave) slope.

According to some youtube reviews, the 3400 is more than just an 1120 with more power, so look into the differences, maybe.  If interested, see Stjernholm reviews on YT.  Great videos.

The third model is out of production but easy to find over the last year or so.  The 2170 is 85/170wpc.   This model doesn’t have the app like the 1120 and 3400.  . 

Good luck….

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