I only want one thing: a Denon AVR 5803 with HDCD decoding or a H/K AVR 8000 with phono input (preamplifier) and two tapes circuits (to hook up an MD and a tape deck)
I would like to chime in once again and second Michael Price's suggestion of integrated amps. I'd like to see some of the budget audiophile type, such as those from NAD, Rotel, Cambridge Audio, etc...