I am not sure if you are going just two channel or multichannel. My advise for multichannel is the Onkyo 805 and one of the Oppo universal players. $1200 buys: 7.1 channels of amplification, HDMI 1.3, phono stage built in, hefty power supply, ipod/mp3 inputs, 3 zones, made in Japan (not China), SACD/DVD-A/DVD-V/CD. I have both but do not use the amps, only the processing part of the Onkyo. Never a hiccough with the Onkyo. The Oppo is great, even with redbook CD. I think the quality of the sound would surprise you. Both companies give you a 30 day trial in your home and return if you don't like them.
Looking for a quality all around unit
I am selling off all my separates. Except for my turntable (and maybe my vintage speakers). I would like to find a one unit that can connect to a tv as well as the turntable and mp3 players. I am not impressed with those $2000 AV Receivers such as Denon/Yamaha/Marantz. Quality seem rather low. Want something with some heft and meat but simple. Not into all those blings. Reason for this thinking is that I live in NY. Space is gold here. So anything that can save space. output good sound and feel good spending a decent amount of dough goes a long way. Suggestions.
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