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What are the best entry level integrated amps and speakers?

My daughter just got a new place and wants to upgrade her Best Buy based stereo system.  She is only interested in two channel stereo (good for her).  I told her if you're willing to get used equipment of high quality you'll get a better system like I did (Krell, Ayre, Revel).  We are looking for an integrated amp and speakers.  The amp should put out 75-100 watts.  She has enough room for floor standing speakers or something smaller.  So far I have researched NAD and Outlaw for amps and PSB for speakers.  What would you recommend?  I think the budget will be $1,000-1,500.

 Thanks for your input.

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ericjcabrera
566 posts
 
RR2160 Stereo Receiver
http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/rr2160.html

"THE OUTLAW AUDIO RR 2160 STEREO RECEIVER FLAT OUT SOUNDS BETTER THAN ANY RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER I'VE HEARD FOR ITS $799 ASKING PRICE." - Steve Guttenberg, CNET 

"MAKE NO MISTAKE, THE OUTLAW AUDIO RR2160 STEREO RETRO RECEIVER MAY LOOK OLD FASHIONED, BUT IT IS READY FOR THE FUTURE. YOU WILL WANT TO RIDE OFF INTO THE SUNSET WITH THIS OUTLAW!" - Jim Milton, Secrets of Home Theater and Hi-Fidelity 

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twoleftears
1,457 posts
 
There's also an almost new Creek Evolution 50a, which would be a very good buy.  Combine with speakers of choice, but I doubt you'd beat the aforementioned Silverlines.
chrshanl37
622 posts
 
The Outlaw RR 2160 is superb and a fantastic value. It sent my wife’s Hegel H160 off to a new owner.
biscorbit
92 posts
 
Great with a SS integrated!   You will need stands with them.  Get those used too! 
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robr45
317 posts
 
Dynaudio Xeo 4 on a pair of decent stands. 
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