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Need receiver - speaker matchup advice

Thanks to your help on an earlier thread, I've tentatively narrowed my search for a startup system as follows (top priority is good classical/jazz audio but video connections, FM and an eventual phono stage are secondary needs; may add a sub later but 3-channel is the target, not surround):

Receivers: used Arcam 200 or 300; NAD T-763 or a Rotel
Monitors (need to be near wall, on shelf): Von Schweikert VR-1, Revel M-20, Dali Evidence 370

I've heard all but the Von Schweikert's separately but hearing them together isn't feasible.

Help! Thanks!
jessleo

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friz1313
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I'd definitely go with an Arcam receiver. I have the AVR100 with the same setup, just 3 channels. Splitting 70% music, 30% movies. By far the most musical receiver I've heard including, NAD, Rotel, Denon, Onkyo, Integra, etc. I mainly listen to Jazz also.

There are more video connections with the 300, and it does sound better musically, but the 200 is an absolute steal for less than 1K. I think what's upstream from the speakers is what's most important. And once you get the electronics straight, it'll be easier to do system matching and figure out what speakers work best.

For a phono stage I'd recommend the Rega Fona at $249 or the NAD PP2 for $129 I think.

Best Wishes,
Friz
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