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Great integrated amps with narrow depth under 12 inches?

Trying to upgrade my NAD C352 2x80 watts amp into something... well, better. The NAD isn't known for lots of details, and with my Gallo Strada speakers, it's probably a significant bottleneck. As for power it's probably enough.

But the depth of some of these amps are killing me! Unfortunately for WAF reasons the amp must stay in the TV bench and 12 inches is the absolute max depth.

Suggestions? Build-in DAC would be a plus, as would room correction (that's probably asking too much?)
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cedargrover
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Can you cut out the back of the cabinet?  I hate to see someone choose such an important piece based on dimensions, but understand the WAF issue.  Good luck.  

Oh, and an actual suggestion:  I keep hearing good things about the Belles Aria and from photos it looks rather shallow.  Check it out. 
randy-11
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see if a Creek will fit

you just add the Ruby DAC module (DIY) and you have a very nice piece of equipment
jl35
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the Belles Soloist 1 is super, but is 13 inches...
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gammajo
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The Nuprime stuff is excellent and in fact because of design has plenty of power. It will bring things alive in a natural way and will have excellent base control. I think they have a 30 day audition. I have the Reference 20's now and had the Reference 9 monos before. Very different (better) than all other Class D that I have tried
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carlings OP
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The Bells Area is unfortunately too large, albeit only by a bit. As is the Hegel. But thanks for all the suggestions everyone! Still considering the Nuprime. Also considering keeping the amp and getting a miniDSP with Dirac Live instead. Of course that's upgrading the sound in a completely different way, but still. 
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