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Help with a system for a friend

 A friend asked me to help him put together a stereo system for under $6500. I think there’s no better place than here to get answers. He listened to my system and enjoyed it. I have Bryston equipment and aerial speakers, schiit dac, and a Sonos for WiFi.  It’s a detailed, transparent clean sound, good damping.  

His needs are simple.  Integrated amp, speakers, and a music streamer for WiFi.  No vinyl.  All new, no used.  I’m going to steer him away from hegel (no need to discuss this).  Any suggestions?  Leave room for cables.
Thanks
crossfree
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russ69
3,360 posts
 
He needs to find a loudspeaker he likes first. Go do some listening. I could pick one for him but I'm an advanced audiophile and my selection would probably not be to most people's liking. 
crossfree OP
22 posts
 
ok.  I’ve read speakers should make up the majority of the budget.  
djones51
4,947 posts
 
Speakers first. I've moved on to active speakers they sound so much better to me using DSP in the speaker to crossover the drivers. If he wants simple look at active and a streamer it's all he needs. 
tvflem
17 posts
 
I locally heard some Vandersteen VLR CT's and was very impressed - match them up with a Simaudio Moon Ace - integrated with a streamer - and you are good to go.
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