Ever since starting this review, I’ve been able to shut off and ignore at least three different boxes that are currently sitting in my rack, which is nothing short of a miracle. While it doesn’t include speakers in its chunky black box, it offers pretty much everything else: DAC, network streaming, Apple AirPlay, multiple line inputs, multiple digital inputs, and a phono section. The Marantz PM7000N ($999) integrated amplifier is one of these devices. However, lately there has been a ton of incredibly good-sounding products that shrink the audiophile sprawl down to something more manageable, without sacrificing what matters most. A true high-end audiophile system is typically pretty complex, with multiple boxes, multiple formats, and a finnicky range of compatibilities to keep in mind. Let’s be honest: As much as it pains me to admit it, vinyl playback is far from simple, and CDs, while easier to use than vinyl, still require physical storage space. Most people want simplicity in their lives, which is arguably a big part of why streaming has become the de facto musical delivery system of choice. It’s been hard not to preach the all-in-one gospel lately.
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