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All in One Solution for Streaming

Looking for a all in one solution (streamer + dac + amplification) to hookup to an old abandoned pr. of original Sonus Faber Electa Amator for listening at the dining room table.

Priorities besides sound quality are price/performance and practicality.

Since amplification will surely be class D I see there are different module options, some better valued then others, so I would want the better considered options.

Since this is intended primarily for background music and entertaining  during dining wish to keep budget if possible at around 3k but am open to advice.

Thanks in advance to all.

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macg19
911 posts
 

I'd also suggest looking at Hegel based solely on the fact that the previous owner of my T+A PA 3100 HV settled on the Hegel 590 because he wanted to move to a one-box solution. He thought Hegel competed well against the T+A sonically, which is no mean feat as the T+A is truly extraordinary. 

I know it's just one (two?) persons opinions, but that, along with the fact that Harbeth powers their speakers at shows with Hegel, I think speaks volumes for the brand. 

hotei
153 posts
 

Have to agree on Hegel H190.  I use one as my summer amp when my tube amp makes the room a little warm.  I use a WiFi booster with an Ethernet plug on it and run the Ethernet cable to the Hegel.  Sounds great to me.

rjinaz86323
3 posts
 

I went with a Linn MDSM/4.  It does everything I need and does it well 

grislybutter
2,991 posts
 

I wouldn't want music in the dining room during dining. It would so annoy me when people would talk over the music :)

wmcochran
5 posts
 
mahler123 and others mentioned the Bluesound PowerNode. I have a secondary system with a PowerNode driving a pair of Decware DM945 bookshelf speakers that Steve Deckert designed for tube amps. I was not expecting the sound to be as good as it is. A very fast and full sound. I find myself saying "Wow!' every time I pass through that office, an open floor plan office that is part of a whole-studio sound system where the mains in the big room are large, highly efficient three-way horn-loaded speakers driven by a Hegel H390. Heavenly. I've lost the desire to upgrade.
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