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New to audiophile and need HELP.

I’m new to this audiophile “hobby” , relatively “poor” , and need some advice and direction. 

I am willing to spend around $2k US now and then maybe another 1 k or so over time but then that’s it. I just simply can’t afford to go chasing a perfect system from now on. 

I realize that I’m going to be looking at equipment that is WAY below what most of you are running but I can see that this forum is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and so I would greatly appreciate some guidance. 

Right now , I have two Sonos play 5’s (gen 1) and two Sonos play 5’s (gen 2) as well as Sonos SUB. I really thought that these were good until I bought a Naim Mu-so and now I’m having real difficulty listening to the Sonos equipment. 

I’ve just recently ordered a signature Sound Anchor stand for my Mu-so which should be to me in about two weeks and my intention is to keep the Mu-so in my bedroom and then supplement/replace my Sonos with better equipment in my living room. 

Over the last few months I’ve been researching Bluesound , Audio Pro Addon, Devialet Phantom, Kef LS50 Wireless, Buchardt, more Mu-so’s Etc. And I really think that I’ve just managed to confuse myself. I really feel that if the Mu-so could function in stereo with another unit and you could add a sub then it would be about perfect for me.

However, I haven’t listened to and really don’t have access to listen to any other audiophile equipment either. 

I’m really salivating over a Naim Uniti Atom but it’s a lot of money to spend (for me) and I would still need to add speakers and probably a sub. Would streaming to my Mu-so (s) from an Atom give me an appreciable sound quality upgrade? 
If not, then I would have to save up for the speakers and sub as well. I can get more Mu-so’s For about $850.

Streaming is a must for me and I don’t really want to add a turntable or anything like that. 

My listening is very eclectic as one minute I will be enjoying classical and the next I might be 
Thrashing to punk or metal - thus the need for a sub. 

I’m sorry for the rambling post but any and all help would be greatly appreciated!! 

Thanks



bacchus1234

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williewonka
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@bacchus1234 - I am a big fan of Bluesound - I have the Node 2 in my 2 channel system and I use a PowerNode2 for the A/V system.

When treated to some good cables the fidelity is extremely good.

The PowerNode 2 has a sub output and at a push you can add either a component with optical output OR a component with analogue output (analogue and optical share the same dual mode input).

It is 50 w/channel and has no problem driving my Tannoy Mercury 4 floor standing speakers, so it should work well with a large selection of speakers, and as you know it streams most popular services

It supports wither wireless or ethernet, but in wireless mode I find the signal has to be very strong for it to play 24/192 files without experiencing occasional gaps in playback - but that is related to the location of the wireless router and the PowerNode2.

The interface is very simple and quite intuitive and the Bluesound Support is top notch.

I have never regretted this purchase - it is perfect for this application and provides decent power without distortion (even when cranked up) and an exceptional image that at times sounds a bit like surround sound (i.e. sounds appear to come from behind the listening position)

It’s not the only solution - but it is a pretty darn good one for the money

Hope That Helps - Steve
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