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I'm looking to replace my 15+ year old mediocre Pioneer receiver with something better, but I'm kind of lost on where to start since I haven't paid any attention to this stuff in about that long of a time.

 

My current setup is an Ortofon Blue 2MM on a Planar 3 with a Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 as my pre-amp.  The speakers'll be replaced at some point, so they're a bit irrelevant right now.

 

I'm looking to spend about $1000, but could be convinced to spend more if there's a big bump for my money.  I'm only planning on using this for music, so I don't really need 7.1 or anything, but I don't think I can avoid that if I go the receiver route.  Anyone have suggestions on what I should be looking for?  If I go the amp route, I'd need something with an additional input for my tape deck (or possibly a switch type device).


Anyway, if anyone can point me in a good direction, I'd really appreciate it.  Even just brands to look for or if there's a strong argument for spending $1000 on a stereo amplifier vs. a 7.1 receiver, I'd be interested in that.


Thanks!

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I'm very happy with my Cambridge Audio CXA60

No phono pre but I wanted and external anyway.

Cambridge sometimes have them refurbished on their ebay store for a decent discount.

Good luck.

I nearly go crazy anytime I have to research new equipment.

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On 5/14/2018 at 4:31 PM, Smellman said:

I'm very happy with my Cambridge Audio CXA60

No phono pre but I wanted and external anyway.

Cambridge sometimes have them refurbished on their ebay store for a decent discount.

Good luck.

I nearly go crazy anytime I have to research new equipment.

I'm a real fan of the Cambridge sound. 

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