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Thank you all so much for taking the time to share your opinions. This gives me great info to work with and I love your suggestions! Hi from VT Fritz. And yes, Peter P. hope to get the old amp fixed!

We have had the Heresy IIIs for five years. Bought to match my husband's set up from 1989. They have been great. Unfortunately his NAD 7175pe has stopped working. We've been cleaning and troubleshooting, but no joy. I would like to buy a new integrated amp or amp/ pre-amp set up. We mostly listen to vinyl on a newer pioneer turntable but also use his old CD player and tape deck. Combo living dining is weird shape 15 x 30 with speakers at narrow end a fair bit off walls. Works well, but we also do not play at high volume. Everyone in the family has pretty sensitive ears. I've read every thread about pairing amps with these speakers, but am pretty overwhelmed. I would appreciate any advice - even if it is about how to narrow choices (tubes, ss)- and according to room size, listening habits, etc. Please feel free point me in the direction of any good educational resources. I googled but same thing- too much info! I do not know much about hifi equipment, but am used to having imo a great sounding system. I'd put my budget around $5000 if components have longevity, but if I could power decently for less of course that would be better. And I guess if buying new, having ability to stream high quality would be a bonus. Thank you for your time.