Lots of choices out there. Hegel seems to pair well with Focal. I would look there first. You can stream Tidal/Qobuz/Spotify directly. Not sure about the HT bypass. Good luck and have fun.
Integrated all in one for a second system
Hello. Looking for suggestions for an Integrated amp that incorporates streaming / DAC into one unit. I am moving my primary 2-channel system into a more dedicated room with a home remodel. I still want to listen to good music in the current room. It is a huge room that includes the family room, kitchen, and living room into one big space.
Looking to pair it with Focal Diablo Utopia speakers and can use a B&W DB1-D to help with the low end. I do need a home theater pass through as it will be running with a Marantz CInema 30 to use for multichannel for our TV. These components will be in a vented closet, so looking for something reasonably sized and not running excessively hot. Interested in something less than 7000-8000 and fine with the used market.
Any advice is appreciated.
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Do you already have the DB1D? If not get two of this - https://www.powersoundaudio.com/collections/subwoofers/products/s1512m-new
Also get this integrated - https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650197770-hegel-h390-powerhouse-stable-to-2-ohms/
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obviously naim who focal owns is a logical choice
We are naim focal dealers and we have diablo utopias on display have sold Hegel as well, hegel isn't warm so you may find the sound too sterile. the best sound for the money we would recommend a naim 250dr power amplifier which can be stacked with a NAC272 preamp dac streamer or if the budget allows the new NSC 222 dac preamp streamer so you would have essentially separates which take up the same space as an integrated and you can add an additional naim power supply for even greater performance Dave and Troy Audio intellect NJ displaying focal Diablo Naim dealers |
Most Focals are on the cool side so I might not want to go with Hegel because they are on the more neutral side. For focals, I would go with a warmer amp from the likes of McIntosh or Classe. In my 3rd system, I have the all in 1 auralic Polaris with some nice revel floorstanding speakers. I would suggest this Polaris all in 1 over the naim but it might not help the focals. For reference, I heard the speaker that naim and focal built together, the divas, and they sounded terrible, less technology than other much cheaper and better sounding speakers, and the divas were $40k |