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looking for a new pre/amp or integrated amp

I am new here, and this is my first post.  I am looking for either a pre/amp or integrated amp, specifically for listening to music.  Here is what I'd like the solution to have:
  • Ethernet jack (for connecting to my home computer to play music files of CD's I've ripped)
  • 2 channel (this is not going to be a surround sound setup)
  • Wifi (I'd like to play Spotify)
  • XLR inputs (for the CD/DVD/Blu ray player) - I'm not sure this is critical, as I think optical digital might be just as good.
  • 90-140Watts 
  • Phono input
  • Price range: $1000-2000
Does anyone have any suggestions?  I've looked at Yamaha, Anthem, Marantz, and Parasound, but I haven't found anything that checks all these boxes.  Thank you!  Doug
dougmint

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chrshanl37
841 posts
 
It has DLNA capabilities via ethernet sorry no phono input, I had’nt noticed that in your post.
chrshanl37
841 posts
 
Look at the integrated amps from Hegel, a used H160 or an H90 should check all your boxes. I have an H160 and it’s a great piece.
chrshanl37
841 posts
 
Unfortunately a one box solution may not exist within your budget.
chrshanl37
841 posts
 
The only integrated amp that I am aware of that does everything you need is the Anthem str and it is way out of your budget.
chrshanl37
841 posts
 
Why not just get a hard drive and connect it to your network via wifi and then usb to amp? Or get the hegel I mentioned which has ethernet and airplay and get a phono stage
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