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MikeH said:
How’s the NAD C338? My integrated (Rotel RA-1570) in my office has some noise going on and I can’t figure out what’s causing it. Debating trying to send it in to get fixed but also came across a lightly used NAD C338 for $350 shipped. By the time I ship the Rotel somewhere and pay to get it fixed (if it can even be fixed) may just pay to go for the NAD if it’s a good amp!
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I wish I'd have kept my NAD, for $350 I'd run with it ;)
 
MikeH said:
How’s the NAD C338? My integrated (Rotel RA-1570) in my office has some noise going on and I can’t figure out what’s causing it. Debating trying to send it in to get fixed but also came across a lightly used NAD C338 for $350 shipped. By the time I ship the Rotel somewhere and pay to get it fixed (if it can even be fixed) may just pay to go for the NAD if it’s a good amp!
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Yeah, I'm with @AnthonyI . Never gone wrong with NAD. Still running their C 542 CD player I've had for a whole lotta years.
 
Russ I said:
Oh wow, I don't get excited about many of these things, but as a longtime Dual lover, GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY indeed! Add to cart...

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Primus Maximus

The Primus Maximus is a special, limited edition reference model of which, only 100 units will be handmade to order in Germany. This flagship model is a showpiece for the best technologies used throughout the history of the Dual company, refining them and carrying them forward into the 21st...
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$12k? Three times what I expected.
 
Speaking of crazy, Sky High Audio is at it again:

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Technics SL-1210GR Turntable, Heavily Modified, With New Sumiko

We started this build with the already superb SL-1210GR. Please don't confuse this model with the similar looking units. The GR is a special edition featuring upgrades not found in other common SL-1200's. The result is a fully maxed out SL-1200 worthy of being part of the best high-end Hi-Fi...
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You could get a G and a very nice cartridge for the same money.
 
HiFi Guy said:
Speaking of crazy, Sky High Audio is at it again:

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Technics SL-1210GR Turntable, Heavily Modified, With New Sumiko

We started this build with the already superb SL-1210GR. Please don't confuse this model with the similar looking units. The GR is a special edition featuring upgrades not found in other common SL-1200's. The result is a fully maxed out SL-1200 worthy of being part of the best high-end Hi-Fi...
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You could get a G and a very nice cartridge for the same money.
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Saw this. They are absurd. Can’t believe people actually buy from them.
 
MikeH said:
what features do you want? Need any certain streaming capabilities (tidal connect, Spotify connect, airplay, Bluetooth?) or would you only be using a record player or CD player?
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Best bang for the buck, really just looking for something to hook the turntable up to but will eventually add streaming and a cd player
 
HiFi Guy said:
I’m still quite impressed with the NAD 316BEE. And it’s half the budget so if you wanted an outboard phono stage to upgrade the built in, you’ve got room.
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I second this. I run Denton 80s with a NAD 316BEE, it's a great combo. They sell refurbed units here for $350. And, it has a decent onboard phono stage, you might like it better than the Pluto. Or, you could upgrade to a Darlington Labs MM-6 phono stage, which I liked a lot.
 
dansomeone said:
I second this. I run Denton 80s with a NAD 316BEE, it's a great combo. They sell refurbed units here for $350. And, it has a decent onboard phono stage, you might like it better than the Pluto. Or, you could upgrade to a Darlington Labs MM-6 phono stage, which I liked a lot.
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Funny you mention these, I was actually looking at grabbing one for the Beatles TT I have sitting in my cleaning room, it's a solid buy at $350 for sure, and I do still love the NAD brand
 
Lee Newman said:
best integrated amp for under $1000, and go...
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All the previous taken into consideration, and I'm not sure how flexible your budget is, I gotta give a bump to the MF M2si, the downside is you'll need a pre of some sort, but, if you're biding your time for the streamer, cd, etc, even a "better" phono amp later...........this amp is great, I'm super pleased with it.

Here's a refurb for $850, I've had nothing but luck with HiFi Heaven..........no tax, free shipping ;)

Musical Fidelity M2si Stereo Integrated Amplifier (Silver) | Hi-Fi Heaven

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Lee Newman said:
Best bang for the buck, really just looking for something to hook the turntable up to but will eventually add streaming and a cd player
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I'll throw this one into the ring. I have a RR2150 in one of my systems that I've always been quite happy with (once upon a time it was my main rig). This RR2160MKII offers 110 watts/channel into 8 ohms; a phono preamp (MM/MC); DAC; 2 optical, 2 coax, 4 line and 1 phono inputs; internet radio with built-in wifi. Also has a USB input, which should allow for hooking up a laptop (for example) and taking advantage of the DAC.

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RR2160MkII Stereo Receiver

Outlaws all over America praised our RR2160. The smooth playback and the art-deco design resonated with those of us still spinning singles, EPs, and LPs. A superb phono pre-amp, four pure analog audio, line level inputs, a Burr Brown DAC, and updated Internet Radio with built in WiFi...it may...
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