Help with new amp selection
I want a streaming amp to replace my old Kenwood VR 7030. Just need 2 channel output, not interested in home theatre, surround sound, A/V stuff, just good streaming audio, mostly Spotify and some Apple music.
I have 2 KG4’s in a relatively narrow room but it has a high sloping ceiling. I don’t need a lot of power although the 7030 is 110 watts/channel rms with class A power. The old Kenwood and the KG4’s produce an excellent sound stage with discernible spacing of the instruments. The issue is I have to use a little Bluetooth streaming device plugged into the back of the VR7030 and stream Spotify from my phone.
Currently looking hard at the Marantz M1 and the Bluesound power node. Kinda want to be in the $1,000-ish range but can go more if it makes a real difference.
What says the brain trust?