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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
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traceyc
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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
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@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.

dwest1023
241 posts
 

@mattcone 

i have not received my E50’s yet. I mistakenly thought they were coming since I had a postal tracking coming from Denmark. It was a Cd I ordered and forgot about 🙁

mattcone OP
23 posts
 

Well please post when you get them.  And hopefully, someone else might get them soon.  Would love to hear anyone’s opinions on the E50’s

yyzsantabarbara
4,963 posts
 

@mattcone Streaming sometimes is not accessible due to internet provider issues. Your OPPO is perfect to hook up to the following to get a pure DSD or PCM output from your disks. 

GeerFab Audio D.BOB Digital BreakOut Box (OPEN) – Upscale Audio

Just put a good DAC to take the output from the D.BOB and you have a killer SACD or CD player. 

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