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Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following
I think that with Harbeth, you just listen. You don't analyze, dissect, compare soundstage, etc. It is a speaker that you just put on and enjoy. In my case, so much sounds great on my SHL-5 - ambient, jazz, female vocals, rap. It does them all. An... 
Top monitors 3K - 6K range
The rest of my system is pretty diverse. For amplification I have:Bryston B60RExposure 2010S2Outlaw RR2150Behringer EP4000I listen to digital audio, vinyl and radio. Jazz, female vocals, electronic, Caribbean. 
Best Amp/ Pre Amp for PSB Imagine T2
I have the Imagine B bookshelves, fantastic speakers. I use an Outlaw RR2150 which has 100 wpc, dac, phono, bass management and is a 2-channel dream. Since purchasing the RR2150 I have also owned Emotiva xpa-2, Bryston B60, Exposure 2010S2. I have... 
Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?
@Manoterror, how are you liking the HK990? I may be able to pass up the tuner... 
Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?
I really wish I know of some more alternatives out there. I've looked around and there really isn't much but AVRs that add a receiver. Even the HK 990 left out the radio. I know, radio is on the way out but where I live, they haven't gotten that m... 
Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?
Ah, the conundrum... the Harman Kardon 990 is available at $1500 and the AVR600 is $3500. For two channel they should be equally powerful.Any thoughts on the room correction/processing abilities of the AVR600 for 2-channel? 
Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?
I do have subs and I would like the crossover option. I am a fan of JBL digital correction for music. I have lots of speakers that I juggle around so flexibility and options are a plus to me. The HK990 looks like my best bet...except...If a dedica... 
Behringer EP4000 vs Bryston 4B ST & 4B PRO
Fantastic answer. Thank you for taking the time to explain it. At this point, I'm kinda planning on buying 3-4 amps and just playing around with them to see if I can detect differences.I'm thinking a Bryston B60, Exposure 2010s, Acram A28/38, Naim... 
Behringer EP4000 vs Bryston 4B ST & 4B PRO
Oops! Sorry for the broken link:http://www.avsforum.com/t/855865/measuring-amplifiers 
Behringer EP4000 vs Bryston 4B ST & 4B PRO
These are sine wave measurements of the EP4000's little brother the EP2500 (which may be very similar). These are continuous power, not peak. Again, I understand that Behringer is ugly and not a showpiece. I guess I have to get ahold on a Bryston ... 
Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?
I might buy the tuner from the EU and get a power converter. The remote would then cover the whole story. 
Behringer EP4000 vs Bryston 4B ST & 4B PRO
That is my feeling too but the Behringer is very powerful. It puts out 550w at 8 ohms and 950w at 4 ohms. Is there anything about the Bryston that would make a "better" sound?Here's the specs on the EP4000:8Ω per channel 550 W4Ω per channel 950 W2... 
Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?
It is MM. I like the Arcam specs. IT looks like THE answer to a simple system. I have another thread for the Arcam here: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1349788691&&&/Arcam-AVR600-as-2-Channel 
Older Anthem D2 or new Marantz?
Yes, my responses are taking up to a day. Wish they'd stop human filtering. 
Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?
The Arcam AVR600 looks like a great option. It has it all:phono / tuner / good amp section / usb-spdif in