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Is there an amp that does 2-channel and all this?

Hola,

I'm looking for an integrated amplifier/receiver/AVR that does 2-channel well. I don't need 5+ channels but I would not mind it. I have gotten the impression that 2-channel receivers are preferred over 5 channel for 2-channel music. However, if there is a 5 channel receiver with stellar sound quality, I'm all ears!

I'm looking for a piece that has the kitchen sink:

phono stage
tuner
dac (usb and spdif)
bass management / variable sub out crossover
remote
tone control
125w+ per channel
pre-out

IF available, I'd also like room correction

Budget is $4000

Thoughts?
128x128michaelkingdom
mateored
258 posts
 
I agree with Marty. In my system, anyway, bass management and Anthem Room Correction trumped HT bypass. But it completely depends on your room, speakers, etc.
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michaelkingdom OP
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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 dedicated 2-channel integrated like the Bryston 60R / Arcam A38 is going to blow any receiver out of the water then that is what I would get and worry about bass/correction later.

What to do!
mateored
258 posts
 
I can't speak to the Bryston, but I can assure you that the Arcam A38 most definitely will not blow the Arcam AVR 600 out of the water.
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michaelkingdom OP
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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?
manoterror
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All this integrated talk got me amped up (pun intended), and I bought the HK990 for my office system. Too good of a deal to pass up at $1,500.

I have a problem with stereo purchases. :-)
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