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Looking for a value integrated amp....am considering a Yamaha. Thoughts?
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Harman Kardon HK3490. Substantial power, flexible inputs, subwoofer output, a decent DAC, and a passable MM phono stage. They often come up for sale for around $300; looks like they are backordered most places right now at $449 though.
and have more questions. The HK3490 seems hugely popular and gets solid reviews and a few places have them in stock. The real question is whether I am making a smart decision looking at this entry point device. My gut tells me I should be spending about the same amount of money on my power source/integrated amp as I did on the speakers which is approximately $900 including the sub. Am I wrongminded in thinking that and would I be overspending with a slightly higher end amp? Will the difference be noticeable through those B&W M-1s?
That would have me looking at the REGA Brio R, the Marantz PM 8004, the Yamaha A-S 700 and the NAD 356 BEE. I am really torn between those 4 as I have very favorable experience or history with all four companies / brands.