Parasound and Anthem come to mind.
2nd system for office, all-in-one integrated suggestions
Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendations on an all-in-one integrated for a second system at work. My overall all-in budget is $4000 (including cables). I'll be using the Elac debut 2.0 speakers to start. The goal of the system is mainly streaming but I'll need MM/MC capabilities. I could do a separate phono stage at some point, but prefer something built in for now to keep the system clean. I'm looking at the Rega P1 with an updated Hana cartridge (my home rig is a P10 outfitted with a Hana Umami Red). I'll be using AQ cabling. I feel like this price point is difficult because of the vast number of options. My rig at home is very transparent, dynamic, maybe just toward the warm side of neutral. I have all tubes at home but would like solid state just for convenience for this system, but nothing too analytical sounding. Thanks for the suggestions
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With an all-in budget of $4k, you may want to consider the Schiit Ragnarok. I run a more robust, tube-based system in my main listening room but purchased a Ragnarok to use at my cabin. I selected it after putting it through the paces during free audition period Schiit offers, pairing it with Dynaudio Special 40s, a Bluesound Node for steaming duties, and a Rega Planar 6 for analog. The Ragnarok can be configured as just an amp or "fully loaded" which includes a MM phono and their True Multibit Unison DAC. The Ragnarok is a bit quirky, and I had to get used to the the relay stepped attenuator as it does not work like a normal volume control (rather, it is much more liner: at the 12:00 position, it is still 40db down from maximum output). I found I needed to put the knob in at least the 2:00 position for the amp to start singing. This said, the amp is well built and provides a dynamic sound through the Dynaudios - different sound than what I have with my main system, but satisfying nonetheless. I've found it a good solution for this secondary listening set up. |
If you’re gonna bother investing in a P1 and Hana cartridge I’d go for a separate phono stage as anything in an all-in-one unit is gonna be a big bottleneck. This NuPrime unit has everything except the phono stage but only costs $1495 so leaves a good bit available in your budget for both decent cables and a better phono pre. Hope this helps, and best of luck in your search. |
My Office System I am very happy with the sound and features of my Luxman 10 wpc tube integrated with both MM and MC, 3 line inputs, balance, meters and remote. Remote mute is a good feature in an office. https://luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=33 It’s small as you can see, quite solid 27 lbs. I wanted tubes in my office, but low power to keep heat down. Actually, surprisingly, SS might be hotter. All the reviews say it has more power than 10 wpc, I agree, I have had it driving a pair of Wharfedale’s and now my restored AR-2ax. Both are low sensitivity, plenty of volume. It’s power button stays in/on, so I am able to use it powered thru a unit that has remote power on/off without leaving my chair. On, meter lights remind me to turn it off when I leave the room. With prior Wharfedale’s |
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