@reubent Trying to keep it $1400 or less, but I do see a few elicit-r's out there for about 1500-1650. I was thinking new, or at least open-box/demo, but you gave me something to at least consider. Thanks.
Trying to choose between Brio Elex-R and Rogue Sphinx V2 &Audiolab’s 6000a (budget choice)
I have a Rega Planar 3 with a Nagaoka MP-200 on its way. I'm keeping my psb Stratus Silver speakers. I also have an Anthem CD-1 cd player, but my bigger concern is the sound via the turntable. I'm looking at the integrated amps mentioned in the title. I don't like the sound too bright or brassy, but I don't want it muddled either. Bass needs to have punch but not bloated. I listen to a little of everything but mostly classic rock, both hard and soft. I know I may have to go with a separate phono preamp at some point, but I want something that has a solid phono stage for now. FYI: I have a B&K Pro 10MC preamp I could use in whatever setup I end up with, but I'm leaning towards selling it and just going with the integrated. Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom :)