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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.

wjcasey3rd
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dxbwineguy
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I have a Hegel H390. You can use it as a streamer only for Spotify. For Tidal you need to either have a wired connection or have another streamer. The DAC is exceptional for an H390.

Another one that I have owned in the past and regret selling off is the Naim Uniti Atom- much less than your budget- though it sounds exceptional. The low power rating doesn't fully tell one what this amp can do.

 

jeffbij
191 posts
 

I would second the current Hegel integrateds.  Just to note, they are also a Roon Ready endpoint, which will get you Tidal and Qobuz.  

I'm probably going to go that way myself on the bedroom system and downsize the stack of equipment in there.

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mdalton
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I’d look at an Accuphase integrated, and a separate dac/streamer, which wouldn’t cost much and can be tiny (if that matters), and prob still outperform most internal streamer/dacs.  Thst way you get the warmer, legendary sound of the Accuphase.  

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