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Getting back in the game

So I’ve been out of the hobby for about ten years……kids divorce business……you get it. However, my new wife and I just bought a house and I got a room all to myself. Was going to turn it into a theater room. Got a laser tv bought a brand new denon receiver plugged in my old B&W 804’s that I hadn’t heard in forever and hell I’m hooked again now

my question is this. I am currently using the denon and streaming over my tv using tidal. Lol I know this is not anywhere close to what I can get from these speakers so I would love a couple suggestions 

im gonna need either a great integrated and a streamer or maybe separates?  I will probably also get a TT as I love vinyl. 
 

i love vocals and rock but if you pushed me.. I tend want a really emotional connection to the music rather than be mistified by the incredibly etched out accurate sound….. does that make sense?  
 

room is 13 by 15 by 9. Getting room tx as we speak. All suggestions are appreciated on how make this room sing. Can spend around 8k

 

thank you

asmithkash

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kennyc
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Maybe a used Aesthetix Mimas with the optional DAC card and maybe their phono card. Usually integrated DACs are sonically an afterthought but these optional cards offer great sonics at their price point. Can save you some in cabling also.

The Hifi Rose RS520 integrated has a DAC and network streaming. It uses GaN FET which many have found sonically favorable like tubes but without the slow and frequency limitations. This brand garnishes many very positive reviews.

The MoFi Ultradeck turntable punches above its price point. Coupled with the Master Tracker cartridge (discounted if purchased w turntable) makes this a fantastic sonic deal.

Audio by Van Alstine brand is also offers high price/performance.  
if a separate amp, Odyssey amps are sonic bargains.  

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