I don't know about all the competing brands but my favorite high-end a/v shop likes NAD components and I have been pleased with my T 755 receiver. I have lots of vinyl and NAD is designed to use their optional pre-amplifier for my magnetic phono cartridge. NAD emphasizes audio quality more than some other brands and I think their specs are more conservatively rated as well.
My NAD replaced separate components with a 200 WPC 75 pound basic amplifier and the sound is pleasing with my Vandersteen 2CE Signature front speakers in surround and/or stereo mode.
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