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Hegel H120 or H190
Just depends on how much power you want. I have the 190 and love it with the Dynaudio Heritage speakers.  I use it mainly for streaming.  My main listening is a tube integrated.  
Time for a new cartridge
I have your same turntable and really enjoy the Lyra Delos.  I think it's great value for the money.  
Integrated amp for 2500-3000
If you don’t need a phono stage the Hegel H190 is a great value. The DAC is fine, although I’m not an expert. I use mine mainly for streaming and it sounds good to my ears. And, it has enough power for most circumstances. I bought mine when they r... 
Integrated amp for 2500-3000
Hegel H190  
CD Player: Vintage or modern ones?
CD3 MKII ARC.  
Integrated Amps
I agree the ARC i50 is a great integrated.  On the solid state side,  as a second amp I have Hegel H190 which is really good.  The streaming capability to my ears sounds great.  I mostly spin vinyl and cd's.  But the little Hegel holds an emotiona... 
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
I like my Dynaudio Heritage Specials.  And I would get the Dynaudio stands with them filled with sand.  
Tube amps under $7500
Points well made and I'm not familiar with Legacy speakers.  However,  I pair a VSi75 with my Dynaudio Heritage Specials and it seems to drive them just fine.  And when playing vinyl have a Ref2 SE phono pre use a LOMC Lyra Delos and again seems t... 
Tube amps under $7500
I'm going to put in a vote for the VSi75 by ARC.  One can probably find it used for under your budget.  
All in One Solution for Streaming
Have to agree on Hegel H190.  I use one as my summer amp when my tube amp makes the room a little warm.  I use a WiFi booster with an Ethernet plug on it and run the Ethernet cable to the Hegel.  Sounds great to me.  
Looking for the next level in imaging...
Hey bigtwin,  thanks for the heads up on the Desmond cd’s.  I’m a definite Paul Desmond fan.👍  
Looking for the next level in imaging...
I'm with bigtwin on this.  One can search for the system that will give you a sound stage that one desires.  However,  the recording is the golden key that unlocks soundstage.  And, not all recordings are equal, as we have discovered.  There is lo... 
Thin Line Between Critique and Courtrooms: A Dialogue on the Recent Audiophile Drama
I wouldn’t use the word “truth” in this instance.  I would suggest that the word opinion is a better choice.  
Good Suggestions for Tube Amps under 6k
I’m happy with my ARC Vsi75, only four power tubes and 2 pre tubes.  They can now be had for 5 to 6k.  
Looking for integrated solid state amp for daily usage
Hegel H190