Getting back in the game


So I’ve been out of the hobby for about ten years……kids divorce business……you get it. However, my new wife and I just bought a house and I got a room all to myself. Was going to turn it into a theater room. Got a laser tv bought a brand new denon receiver plugged in my old B&W 804’s that I hadn’t heard in forever and hell I’m hooked again now

my question is this. I am currently using the denon and streaming over my tv using tidal. Lol I know this is not anywhere close to what I can get from these speakers so I would love a couple suggestions 

im gonna need either a great integrated and a streamer or maybe separates?  I will probably also get a TT as I love vinyl. 
 

i love vocals and rock but if you pushed me.. I tend want a really emotional connection to the music rather than be mistified by the incredibly etched out accurate sound….. does that make sense?  
 

room is 13 by 15 by 9. Getting room tx as we speak. All suggestions are appreciated on how make this room sing. Can spend around 8k

 

thank you

128x128asmithkash

OP,

If you have the long term desire to have a great system. Then audition these integrated amps… and maybe a couple more. Save a few more dollars. The “under $10K) for an integrated is a key price point (I think a lot of Boomers are downsizing and want really high performance) in a smaller footprint. I think this is the sweet spot for “affordable” high end.

Then wait whatever time you need to buy an appropriately matched streamer and DAC. You could take the intermediate step in getting a Schiit Yggdrasil ~$2.5K (often considered to compete with DACs at twice the cost) to hold you over. Then the next step would be a streamer (Aurender N200)… then later upgrade the DAC.

 

This way each step gives you significant sound quality improvement and at the end you have a synergistic system with all components at roughly the same quality level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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asmithkash OP

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well it looks like most are pushing for seperates.  I'm fine with that, but probably will go used to stay within budget.  No fans of the Ayre so far

Big Ayre fan here. Although I currently don’t own any Ayre. Which Ayre do you have in mind? I am very familiar, and can help

 

Vx-5 Twenty is an outstanding amp for sure. You cannot possibly go wrong with it. I used to own one. Yes, a little aged, has been around for several years, but still. Besides, Ayre stands up to their products, no matter when manufactured, and their customer service is parallel to none out of there