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Looking for a simple system

Im just getting back into putting together a system from scratch again after 20 years.  I have no physical media, so Ill be streaming everything.  All I want is a streaming Integrated and some bookshelf speakers.  Budget is 10K.  So far, I have narrowed my search for the integrated:  Atoll SDA300 Signature (150 watt class AB) or the Gato DIA-400S NPM (400 watt class D) and the speakers will be the new Buchardt E50's or the Gershman Studio 2's.  Im leaning toward the Gato and Buchardts.  Unfortunately, I can not audition any of these products so I am doing my best to learn about them before I pull the trigger.  I currently have a JBL sub - I bought for a home theater project i never started and an older OPPO Universal player (if I wanted to get back into CD's.)  Just looking for the groups opinion on these or something else I have not even considered.  thanks...

mattcone
rritcher
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I just downsized and simplified ... and couldn't be happier. Sold all my separates and bought a pair of Kii Seven streaming, powered speakers.  Kept my CD transport and Roon Nucleus.  Nothing short of remarkable . . .

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russbutton
443 posts
 

Go $15k for a set of the Dutch & Dutch 8c.  Total system with:
 

  • active crossover
  • amplification
  • DAC
  • DSP EQ
  • Tweaked for your room
  • Roon target

This and a streamer and  you are DONE.

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bgross
412 posts
 

Geez... keep it simple and all Italian. Opera Prima stand mounts, Unison Reserch Unico Nuovo tube hybred integrated. Now toss in a BluSound Node and Mytek Liberty II DAC w/ Supra cables all around. Can squeak all that in for just south of $10K. What a great setup. If you do your homework you can put it all together within budget. Took me 5mins of Google searching to slap that all together. 👍🏻

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traceyc
6 posts
 

HI Matt,

 

I just purchased an SDA300 and love it. Great bass, separation and a hint of warmness. Headphone output is good too. Ab'ed vs Naim Nova and preferred it. Can't go wrong with it. I think the other being class D would sound more clinical.

 

Scott

dhite71
340 posts
 

@mattcone 

I recommend an Audio Research GSi75

It is one impressive integrated.  You get a superb DAC and phono.  I know you don't intend to have media, but it is there is you ever changed your mind.

I had one and for your application it would be perfect.  I was driving some Wilson speakers in a very large room and it just couldn't handle the high volumes.

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