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8-10k budget suggestions please

Hey guys, 

been out of the game about 10 years, got a new wife, new house, and plugged in my old B&W 804's.  Connected them to a Denon receiver expecting to want to do surround sound.......But forget it!  I really want to maximize my 804's for 2 channel listening.

My room is 15ft long by 13 by 9.  not very big but I need amplification and streaming capabilites.  Will add TT later as I do have vinyl.  Room tx is on it's way so let's just assume it's already done.

 

Thanks for all your help!

asmithkash

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alerrico
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If you are sure the speakers are fine then.....

INTEGRATED AMP

Parasound Halo Hint 6 (A little over $3K)

STREAMER

Auralic Aries G1.1(A little over $3K)

Alternative Bluesound Node

Both units will stream the big three natively(Amazon, Qobuz, and Tidal)

DAC

Denafrips Pontus II ($2K)

Schiit Yggdrasil

Leaves enough for good cabling and a turntable.

alerrico
29 posts
 

@asmithkash I am sure the Krell would be just as good and also the Hegel.

I am a sucker for a class A (J. Curl) designed amp.  The Halo Hint 6 really has a lot to offer.  You can adjust the subwoofer if need be from the front panel. Plenty of inputs and gobs of reserve (Big caps) power.  The dynamics are great because of this. I noticed it went up $900 since I got mine now at $3,900 at Crutchfield.  Parasound makes some nice power amps too! Then just get whatever pre-amp you like....if your speakers are bright you could go to tubes.  I guess it is all personal choice.  Do you live near Chicago? I would audition system for you.

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