which budget integrated amp Rotel, NAD or other


I am shoppin for a integrated amp with phono to serve temporarily in my system. It will drive Usher X718. I am considering the Rotel RA 1072 (60 watts) or NAD with similar power. The intergrated must have a phono stage. What are your thoughts? Thanks
tbromgard

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Temporary solution ? go for the Rotel Ra1062 if you can live with a bit forwarding sound but good bass and clean hi/ warm mid. I tried some NAD stuff back in the 80s and never could live with them. Do not like cheesy plastic knobs and less than detail in sound. For re-sell value, you cannot go wrong with the Ra1062. I did buy and then did sell the RA1060/ Ra1062 two times between upgrading gear intervals and do not mind to have spare one for emergency usage.