Back in 1992, when i was about to buy a regular consumer brand stereo system, a friend of mine convinced me, instead to buy a Harmon Kardon PM655vxi (
http://manuals.harman.com/HK/Owner's Manual/PM655vxi om.pdf), which has provided me with many an hour of pleasurable listening. However recently, the left channel has started to drop out. I've also just recently purchased Dali Concept 8 speakers (
http://www.dali.dk/uk/page288.aspx?sub=213&prod=485, which apart from the left channel dropouts from the amp, are just fine.
I am looking to purchase a replacement stereo amplifier, and would appreciate recommendations. My initial investigations, have led me to the rotel ra-1070
http://europe.rotel.com/products/specs/ra1070.htm which "looks good" according on the web. Being familiar with the HK brand, the HK3480
http://www.cnet.com.au/hometheatre/avreceivers/0,239035706,240054520,00.htm stereo receiver also looks appealing (and less expensive), but I really don't need the surround sound features, and would prefer a dedicated stereo amplifer, which does that job well.
I am based in Australia, so am a bit limited by our selection of stereo equipment down this side of the world.
I do not confess to being a well versed audiophile, but am looking for a good quality stereo amplifier, I do not spend any significant time watching surround sound movies, and am happy to listen to my collection of music, weighted towards more traditional 60s and 70s music, in regular ( albeit high quality ) stereo. My system is located in a high ceil room, about 5m x 4m (about 15ft by 12ft).
My budget lies in the $800USD to $1300USD range. I am currently using a consumer grade DVD player for my music, but am prepared to shell out a bit more money for a decent CD player. I do also have a decent collection of vinyl records, and whilst I do not currently possess a turntable, would prefer an amplifier would could accomodate playing these, when I purchase a decent turntable.
My apologies if I have created a newbie thread unnecessarily, but was unable to find appropriate advice within existing threads.
