Hello there.

New comer to the world of hi-fi, it's time for me to get decent equipment.

The story (you don't have to read this)
Until now I was playing MP3 from itunes through my Sanyo amp and speakers that I bought 10 years ago. They were part of a small stereo system that included mini disc player, CD player, amp and speakers. CD player is dead and I no longer use MDs (who does?) but the amp and speakers are still well alive and vigorous. They kept me very happy during all time.
Sanyo is not known as a high quality consumers electronic maker but this audio systems sound quality was one of the best ones on the shelves at the time. ~450£ was a huge investment for a kid at the time but it kept me extremely happy since then.
Now it's time for the real thing.

What I am looking for
- CLEAR/sharp and WARM sound, with a flat bandwidth as I listen to various genres of music and I like to listen music the way it was meant to be listened
- phono input
- powerful. ~80Wpc (100Wpc or more would be good)
- design should be simple (austere?) and build quality should be good. Exotism welcome, uniqueness preferred (I am more than ok with vintage).
- price wise, I don't want to spend more than £500 and I am generally looking for an excellent value-for-money ratio
- equalizer is very welcome but not required
- other features like vue meters (LOVE them but not really usefull), remote, ipod connection or baked beans can compactor can be a real +

So far, these are the ones which retained my attention. They are not sorted by rank but it looks like Accuphase are my favourite ones, design wise at least.
I'd like to have your opinion on these amps. If you think of a good one that is not listed here, please tell me.
Click the names to see details.


Accuphase E-202


Accuphase E-206



Marantz PM7200



Yamaha A-S700


Yamaha AX-430


Harman Kardon HK 980


Rotel RA-04


Rotel RA-985BX


NAD 3130


Pioneer A-A6