@doni - I had a brief listen to the LTA MZ2, and was very impressed. With the remote, separate power supply etc, it is still only $2300. Line stage only, and only two inputs if I recall. I am curious how it would stack up against a used conrad johnson or ARC, which could be had in the 3k range.
@chuckjonez - Don't the more recent CJ's have remotes, too? I have kicked around used CJs, but it has been decades since I listened to one. Are there any specific models in the OP's price range that would be at the top of your list?
@chuckjonez - Don't the more recent CJ's have remotes, too? I have kicked around used CJs, but it has been decades since I listened to one. Are there any specific models in the OP's price range that would be at the top of your list?