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New rigg. B&W N804

Hi!
Im rather new at this and English is not my first language, so I might be a little bit lost, sorry. Anyhow!
Just picked up a pair of N804 for cheap. So I'll be trying to assemble a nice little rigg for my cabin. 
So the question is if anyone has some experience with this speaker and what amplifiers might be compatible. I live in Sweden so the used market looks quite a bit diffrent from the states, I'd imagine.
Also, I'd really like to be able to stream music, using spotify & Tidal. What device would suit this mission?

There is a Classé CA-400 for sale aswell in the area about 1500 USD might this be a suitable power-amp?
motorn
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Hegel is a very nice integrated!  The H300 is the older generation and has a more smoother and laid back sound (for Hegel).  The second gen (i.e. H160 / H360) revised the preamp section and were higher resolution and more forward with more attack and detail.
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kalali
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For streaming, many find Bluesound Node2 a very good option. It has a decent built in DAC or can be connected to better (external) DACs for better sound. Under $500 USD. 
motorn OP
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Hmm, could I use the Node2 as a preamp & hook it up directly to a power-amp?

audioconnection
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Greetings From NJ
 Have been to Ostersund Sweeden wonderful place on earth
 I am familiar with NT 804 would hunt down a Primare 30 or 31 integrated.
I used to compete with a local Classe dealer and Primare would easily get the nod. Try and run it with a balanced matching Primare CD player and you should find its the Bees Knees.
 Best JohnnyR
 
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kalali
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You can use the Node2 as a preamp but all the “controls”, e.g., volume, etc., will need to be made via its BlueOS app on phone or tablet. While the sound initially seemed dynamic and crisp, I personally thought it sounded a bit dry and lifeless after a few days when I used it that way just like most DACs that I tried direct to my amp(s). You can stick a Schiit Sys ($49) in between the Node2 and amp to control the volume if you happen to like the sound from the direct connection.
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