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Small form factor integrateds

Going back to looking for a small form factor integrated for a desktop placement of electronics running PC to USB. I know about Rega Brio, Heed Elixir and a used Bel Canto. Anyone ever compared any of these? The Bel Canto is I guess a Class D but reputed to sound excellent and high powered. It could be a multi use am which is why it made this list (plus costs about the same as the others used). Any comments on sound for these? Will be driving Spendor S3/5 on bookshelf in home office playing a wide spectrum of music. Thanks. 
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I would check out the i7-XR and i9-XR from Cyrus.  Pricier than the Rega but MUCH better amplfication.  They have a very good built in DAC and a solid phono stage. $3799 and $4499 respectively.  Cyrus has a variety of other half-width units that are pretty darn good but these are the gems of the line.  

Yes, I am a Cyrus dealer so I am biased but I think worth a glance.  


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