Looking for an all in one streamer/amp for a den system


I'd like to build a very simple streaming system for my den, dedicated streaming, no CD, phono etc. Not sure about the speakers yet, likely passive. One box simplicity and intro to streaming. Budget $1500ish.

larseand

Speakers get real opinionated.  My opinion.  Used or new Kef LS 50 or Harbeth P3ESR.  My daughter and her partner have NAD paired with LS50. Base impressive. I like it. He would listen to it all the time if they did not have a baby.

Sonos is a good route. Powered speakers you can control on your phone. Place as many speakers in different rooms as you want and play different music in each space. Very simple. I helped my neighbor set this up in his house. His wife has stereo in her art room, he has a living room stereo and lastly a stereo on his covered outdoor patio. He also bought stands for the smallish speakers. He started with one pair, then two, finally three and told me he couldn’t be happier.