If you want an Amp Packed with Features, then also consider the Yamaha AS801 Integrated with DAC.
Yamaha A-S801
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Open Box - Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amplifier - Silver
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It has a better DAC than the
AS701 and it has the addition of a USB-PC Connection.
The
Yamaha AS701 still has a good 24b/192k DAC but without USB-PC. That's still as much DAC as you would ever need.
Yamaha A-S701
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As to CD Player, Yamaha are in short supply with the disruption of the supply chain -
Network compatible CD player for freely enjoying a wide variety of music sources. Equipped with the latest Bluetooth technology, making wireless operation more convenient than ever. You can stream music from the CD-NT670D to Bluetooth headphones for private listening or to Bluetooth speakers.
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This CD Player has Bluetooth Rx/Tx and Network Streaming, if I interpret it correctly. That could be a plus.
But on general quality, the
Marantz CD6006UK is probably the safest bet.
Marantz CD6006 UK Edition
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The following would take you a bit over £1000, but worth considering -
Rotel A12 Amplifier is a 60-watt per channel, high performance integrated amplifier. Commendable in its deliverance of high quality music reproduction, the A12 Amplifier not only features connections for analogue and digital sources, but also boasts Bluet
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Enjoy your CD collection investment with Rotel’s CD14 compact disc player. As with all 14 series components, it features a high performance power supply and intuitive operation.
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You can drop down one level in the CD Player, and come in under Budget-
Rotel has been designing and manufacturing CD players since 1989 and long confirmed it's digital audio expertise since the introduction of the first model, the RCD-855 CD player. Ever since Rotel has never looked back.
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The
Rotel A12 is 60w/ch, the more expensive
Rotel A14 (£899) is about 80w/ch.
Just presenting you with Options.
Now just spit-balling here, but if you want a very high featured amp, consider the Yamaha RN803 Network Receiver -
Yamaha RN803 Network Receiver, DAB/DAB+, 100w/ch, DAC, Phono, Sub-Out, Room-EQ, Full Bass Management, etc.... - £595 -
The technology of RN803D comes directly from Yamaha’s legendary Hi-Fi design concept ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology), which faithfully maintains the integrity of the audio by combining a meticulously symmetrical circuit layout and signal directness (straightest, shortest...
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If those features appeal to you, certainly worth a look.
For me the
DENON fall a bit short on Power, but are a quality product -
The Denon DCD-800NE CD Player offers hi-res audio and accurate reproduction of material thanks to its Advanced AL32 Processing, Ultra Precision DAC and impeccable 100-year Denon legacy engineering to deliver the ultimate experience.
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The Denon DCD-800NE CD Player offers hi-res audio and accurate reproduction of material thanks to its Advanced AL32 Processing, Ultra Precision DAC and impeccable 100-year Denon legacy engineering to deliver the ultimate experience.
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The actual power on the Amp is more like 50w/ch to 8 ohms.
The
REGA Brio-R is a good amp, about 50w/ch, but it is a very minimalist amp, no extra features, very bare bones, but a good sounding amp and compact.
On value alone, I tend to go for Yamaha -
good quality, lots of Power, lots of feature at a very fair price.
They are perhaps not in a class with
Rotel or Rega, but you weigh cost vs benefits to make the best decision for you. If you need the extra features, then go for the features, you will still get a good amp. However, if the additional features are of no value to you at all, then go for a minimalist but quality amp.
It is a fine balancing act between the features you need, and the quality you desire. Absolute Maximum VALUE would be the
Yamaha RN803 with Network Streaming. Plus Full Bass Management makes it very easy to add a Subwoofer should you need one.
Steve/bluewizard