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One box do it all

Enough of separates. Too many boxes, too many cables, don't care for those anymore.

I am willing to get a simple box that will do for me:
- AMP driving Dynaudio special forty, at least 100W
- Pre Amp for digital and analog
- Needs to have phono input as I still do some 20% listening on those, possibly MC but can live with MM
- Streaming, has to be Roon Ready as most of the time I do Roon or Roon on top of Qobuz
- Budget 2500, can't really stretch it much more than that

Seems like Cambridge EVO 150 and Arcam SA30 fit the bill but I will not get a chance to listen to those comparatively and the reviews (the "honest" ones that I could find) are kind of OKish but several complaints on Arcam stability and not so convincing on Cambridge SQ. NAD C388 also come to mind but doesn't seem to have much of a reputation

Anyone here has had personal experience with those ?

Any alternative that I should consider ?

Thanks a lot for reading so far,

Mark.
marklings
rc22
133 posts
 
What about a used Lyngdorf 2170?  Below your stated 100w or more but..it is high current and we all know watts don’t tell the whole tale from mfg. to mfg.  Many say, Naim, for example drive speakers much better than their relatively low wattage designations.

It may be well worth it to explore whether the 2170 can drive the special fourty’s to your satisfaction.  Used ones might be a great way to go.

I know a Dyn dealer that also carries Lyngdorf who is very knowledgeable.  I’m sure he has an opinion on the matter.

Re: roon.  Not sure what add on options there are and the cost of such.

Best of luck
charles7
104 posts
 
I second samac's recommendation for a Yamaha A-Sxxx integrated amplifier. For stream input, you'll probably want to choose a model with a Toslink input. I believe the Bluesound uses Bluetooth. If you prefer wi-fi, consider the Audioengine B-Fi, which has Toslink output and also line output from its DAC chip.

hiway
8 posts
 
I would 2nd (or 3rd) a Lyngdorf.  If you can't swing a used 3400, try the 1120.  It has you covered with a MM phono, streamer and RoomPerfect room correction.  Great sound and run it all from your phone.

Happy listening!
jwillox
186 posts
 
The CA Evo might be cool. Many here don’t think too much about AIO systems, and more are not fans of Class D. 
The all in one basically mandates class D. 
These might just work. 
Will you just be selling off your old separated?

mwinkc
368 posts
 
I’ve never heard one, but PS Audio makes an integrated with a DAC & Streamer for $2999.
It’s called the Stellar Strata.
https://www.psaudio.com/products/stellar-strata/
100wpc @ 8 ohms, digital, analog & balanced inputs...
I saw a used one go for $2400, but it’s only been out for about a year, so there aren’t many used ones out there yet.
They have a trade-in program that may help get the final price under $2500.
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