I have to downsize big time, any ideas on integrated amps and smaller 3 way speakers


I have to downsize my system quite dramatically. My current system is Well-Tempered Versalex TT with Dynavector DV XX-2 MKII cart, Oppo BDP-105D, Auralic Vega G2 Streamer/Dac, Esoteric C-03 Pre, Sanders Magtech amp with up-graded caps and Monitor Audio PL300 Mk 1 Speakers.
I have been thinking I need to downgrade the TT although I love the sound and I will probably go to an Integrated. Been looking at the Accuphase E-270 or 370. Speakers I like are the Sonus Faber Sonetto V or something similar. I need to be careful with those pesky back waves of Kenjit fame but otherwise I am open to ideas. This will be my last investment in gear as I have cancer and only a couple of years left. I will also need to simplify things for my wife.
Just some rough ideas that have worked for some of you would be appreciated. I have no real affinity with any brand although I am very partial to my Auralic DAC.
Thanks in advance folks.
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Showing 1 response by bthartman

Very sorry to hear about your cancer, and hope you can prove your doctors wrong.

I'm going to suggest something else to consider, though whether you want to go this route is, of course, a personal choice.  But it certainly offers a much more simplified setup.

I haven't done a thorough audition, but I was impressed after listening for a bit to the new Bowers and Wilkins Formation Duo active speakers at my local dealer's showroom.  They go surprisingly low for a two way monitor (frequency response is listed as 25Hz-33kHz) and sounded very nice when I heard them.  If you add the Formation Audio hub the only other thing you would need would be a phono preamp.  

This isn't something I would move to from my current setup, but I have recommended that others I know that prefer a simpler setup take a look at it.  If you'd prefer to stick with a conventional integrated amp and passive speakers others on here have offered very good suggestions.