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I need help getting this all to work?

Ok I am only 50 but am so lost with all this new stereo lingo and products. I have a family that wants to listen to music stored on a computer and also be able to listen to Apple radio. I don't want a simple bluetooth speaker. I used to have quality audio equipment and want to get back into listening.

Here is what we have:
3 MacBooks
1 Mac full size computer where ripped cd's (300) are stored
4 apple TV's I think 3 version
Apple airport older version
Apple Airport express
4 Iphones 4-6 versions

Want to have
 
Integrated amp like Hegel 80 and goo speakers 

Want to be able to

Have wife or 12 year old simply play stored music and Apple radio by pressing play and choosing source. No fiddling, no turning on 5 components, little to no drop out, no hassles.

The choice of speakers/amp are a personal choice so I am looking to do that separate unless there is a product such as the Hegel that might eliminate an extra needed product.

Budget besides the above is approx $5k .

I appreciate any help and direction as to how to get this going. I have read and read and think at this point I am confusing the situation even more. Do I already have everything besides amp an speakers?

Thanks

wannastereo

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wannastereo OP
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I appreciate all the help as honestly I just can't believe how things have changes in 10 years. When reading through forums you need a guide to know all the abbreviations and another to figure out what the heck all these products are.

I agree with narrowing it down to sticking with a sole brand in regards to the electronics and choosing the speakers after hearing them.

I am looking into the Naim stuff as my understanding the Atom isn't out yet. I have looked into Bluenote products. Even though I have Apple I think we need a separate storage or NAS? (Im learning the lingo I think?) I liked using ITunes vs a smaller Co app as I don't like hiccups and shortcomings.

The Hegel was interesting until I realized it did not have a standby mode.

I do have a Sony ST950? receiver but the Sony app is horrible and its integration is the reason I want a separate dedicated stereo only set up. Integration sound great but is is not easy to get right.

I appreciate the help.

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