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Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?

Hola,

I'm looking for an integrated amplifier/receiver/AVR that does 2-channel well. I don't need 5+ channels but I would not mind it. I have gotten the impression that 2-channel receivers are preferred over 5 channel for 2-channel music. However, if there is a 5 channel receiver with stellar sound quality, I'm all ears!

I'm looking for a piece that has the kitchen sink:

phono stage
tuner
dac (usb and spdif)
bass management / variable sub out crossover
remote
tone control
125w+ per channel
pre-out

IF available, I'd also like room correction

Budget is $4000

Thoughts?
michaelkingdom

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manoterror
216 posts
 
+1 HK990, has everything except the tuner.
manoterror
216 posts
 
All this integrated talk got me amped up (pun intended), and I bought the HK990 for my office system. Too good of a deal to pass up at $1,500.

I have a problem with stereo purchases. :-)
Mot
manoterror
216 posts
 
@Martykl: True! This is like a support group for audiophile addicts.

My name is Mot, and its been 2 days since I bought stereo gear. :-)

mot
manoterror
216 posts
 
I absolutely love the HK990! I originally bought a Marantz PM-11S3 to use in this system, but it sits unopened. I am that satisfied with the sound from this amplifier. Highly recommended!

Mot
manoterror
216 posts
 
@MichaelKingdom: My speakers are a bit hot in the treble, and SUPER bass heavy. After running the room correction on the HK990, the sound is very uniform, and really not emphasized in any one category, on my setup. They removed a ton of bass, which cleared up the midrange tremendously. Maybe a tiny bit on the warm side...which is great for me.

Zero grain. Love it. Don't know if this helps at all.

Mot
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