re: Audiophile/Vinyl Thread - Post Pics, Advice, Questions, Setups, etc.

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How I Want to Use It
• I need something with a little more wattage (70w max) so I can make these speakers work a little. 25w is the minimum that will power them.
• I don’t need a stereo receiver as I don’t listen to the radio anymore. I’d like something with a smaller footprint than the Pioneer (19”x5.7”x16”)
• Utilize the speakers when I watch TV.
• Retain all inputs (turntable, stream to amp from phone, use cord to amp from laptop)

Other Information
• Budgets - under $600 and the same for the amp/steamer/Bluetooth component - if a better option is lower than this budget all the better.

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You can do 2 boxes, or you can also get all that in an integrated amp these days. Many now include the DAC & streaming / wireless features including AirPlay that would make it easy to use with your iphone. Just depends on whether you want to separate the high power amp section from the lower power stuff, and/or have flexibility to change one or the other down the road. Since you've been using a 1976 receiver, I'm guessing updating frequently is not a concern.

For the one piece, something like a Marantz PM700N or a Denon PMA-150H, both MSRP $1199, would do what you want. A NAD D-3045 at under $800 doesn't have Airplay but is a great little unit that might suit your needs too.

If you go separates there are so many possible combos it's hard to list.