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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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mesch
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In that small of room  I would put my money into a 2 channel system. If the B&W speakers are working well in that room for youI would purchase a DAC with optical (forTV), coax and USB (possibly AES or I2S) connections, an integrated amplifier or separate pre and amp, and a streamer. 

I find a 2 channel system quite satisfactory for movie viewing in a room very similar  to yours. 

mesch
3,530 posts
 

OK, I have a question. Does your budget include the TT or are you only considering the streamer  and amplification with that budget? Either way you well need amplification and this relates to allocation of budget towards digital vs. vinyl.

I would start a thread asking for other thoughts on the power requirement of your speakers. In the post provide info on room size, room treatment, and  loudness levels desired. That info may help to narrow down the power needs of your amplifier.  With amplifiers lower powered ones offer greater sound quality/dollar.

Either way with your budget I would not be too quick to look away from an integrated amplifier. 

Another question, do you currently have a record collection? I am one who was not  quick to leave vinyl however found that I could not maximize my system trying to accommodate both a vinyl and a digital front end with my budget. I have kept my turntable however it is not in use at this time. I use a transport and a TV into a DAC. I am currently streaming via computer as a way to find music to purchase as CDs. I am somewhat 'old school'.

Take your time with this. It will come together. I am sure many will get back to you following the answers to my aforementioned questions.

Regards, Mike

 

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