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Replacement amp for outlaw rr2160

Hi all,
  
  I bought an outlaw rr2160 integrated a couple of months ago and I really enjoy the sound coming from it. I have kef q100 on the shouty end of it which are soon being replaced by kef r3. 

  Unfortunately, my wife bought new cabinets for the living room and my outlaw won’t fit in it and my wife deems it too ugly to be kept out in the open. 

  So now I am looking to replace my basically new integrated with something else around the $1000 mark. I would like it to have a Dac, at least of couple of toslink inputs and also a subwoofer output with base management (so that it cuts out any frequency below the xover to the bookshelfs).  Essentially looking for an outlaw thats a bit smaller and can be hidden away in a cabinet. 

Do you guys have any suggestions ? (And anyone want a good deal on a brand new rr2160) ?
kachda
prighello
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If you need bass management, the Elac integrated or the new Parasound Classic integrated are two that come to mind. They both are smaller form factors than the Outlaw as well.
kachda OP
5 posts
 

@b_limo The nuprime looms like a great amplifier but unfortunately only has 1 optical. I need at least two and preferably a couple of analog as well. 
kachda OP
5 posts
 
@tuberist I did try a peachtree decco125 before I bought the outlaw and wasnt that impressed. Plus there seemed to be a constant buzzing sound from one speaker so I had to send it back. Maybe the Nova series is better. 

@prighello Thanks, I do need bass management since I plan to get subs at some point. I was struggling to find options with bass management so these suggestions are welcome. I will look at the options you suggested 
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towertone
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Funny I should run across this....just put my RR2160 back into rotation after almost a year packed away (been using an updated Pioneer SA-9100 and Sansui G-3500, the Outlaw initially replaced my original class A/B Peachtree Nova and a smaller Technics I can't recall). 

If possible might look into separates. I am using a Project Pre Box S2 DAC even with the Outlaw. Very compact and could pair it with something like a Schitt Vidar. 

If you are thinking about bass management a powered sub with speaker inputs and active crossover can be slaved off the Vidar speaker output without worry of added load. Set crossover, volume and forget it (this is similar to what I did with the vintage equipment). 

I have two speaker sets now, vintage Frazier Mark IV-A (think Heresy horn style, JBL L-100 size), KEF LS50 and an 8" Outlaw sub that is plenty tight and loud for my small listening area.  

Good luck!!
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