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Need help finding atypical integrated amp
Just found this out from H/K:"We've just learned that the HK990 unit will be available here in the USA starting sometime in the fall. Until then, I am sorry to say, it will not be available."Now, who knows if it'll actually show up, or if it'll ma... 
Need help finding atypical integrated amp
So with that reply, I asked a few other questions, and got the following..."There are no plans to release this product in USA because this is international product. Yes, you can use a step-up transformer for use in the U.S. Regarding the availabil... 
Need help finding atypical integrated amp
The B100 definitely looks like what I'm after, but I just can't swing $5k... I could go up to $3k, but I'm just not seeing anything.Oh, and over the weekend I received this from a Harman/Kardon rep:"Thank you for your email. Unfortunately, HK990 i... 
Need help finding atypical integrated amp
The Bryston sounds interesting, but I can't find a clean shot of its back panel to see what kind of inputs it has... looks like it actually might have a phono input, too??? 
Need help finding atypical integrated amp
Yeah, I did see that, but it looks a good bit down-market (right down to the plastic speaker terminals)... I can't even find a picture of the interior parts. Anyone know if it's possible to use a product with a UK power supply in the US? Maybe som... 
Need help finding atypical integrated amp
Here's another one I found last night that's close...Denon RCD-CX1: http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/4460.asp#Checks off all the boxes (and adds SACD player), except for having a digital input of any kind. Not sure of sound quality, though... 
Need help finding atypical integrated amp
So, last night I thought I found the solution. I can't say I've ever been a huge fan of Harmon/Kardon AVRs (though I do like the styling), but check out this new integrated bad boy:http://www.harmankardon.com/EN-US/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.as... 
Need help finding atypical integrated amp
Thanks for the responses guys. A few thoughts (and why you can see I'm having such a hard time)...Vac Avatar was $3,500 in 2000. Not sure what it is now, but it's probably well over my budget range. And I already own a Rogue tube amp... it gets wa...