Marantz 3300 - Fanboy issues, buyer beware.....

@jetson  I'd say option #3.  He he...consider Schitt for higher end reasonable cost.  Watch Cheapaudioman on u-toob for many other budget but good options.  I feel like we're all thinking you're wanting to keep the cost down.

I would look into a used audiolab 6000a.

Has a competent phono, it has a streamer and it sounds great ( many great reviews)

Search in H-F shark basically new units for $500

Think so many people miss the point of vintage gear. Audio brings emotion. Marantz is as much art/decor as sound. Many people are building up system that attain a certain look, with sound being a byproduct. 

yes, lots of new things might sound better, but they look like poop. 

I would rather have a vintage Marantz for $600 then something new. Nothing sounds as good as my vintage setup for the price. Plus Marantz has a certain sound that some just love, much like Mcintosh.