All in One Solution for Streaming


Looking for a all in one solution (streamer + dac + amplification) to hookup to an old abandoned pr. of original Sonus Faber Electa Amator for listening at the dining room table.

Priorities besides sound quality are price/performance and practicality.

Since amplification will surely be class D I see there are different module options, some better valued then others, so I would want the better considered options.

Since this is intended primarily for background music and entertaining  during dining wish to keep budget if possible at around 3k but am open to advice.

Thanks in advance to all.

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I use the name Unitii Atom HE for Headphones at the bedside. I took it from my main rig when I upgraded my streamer there. It’s amazing unit, highly recommended.

Since amplification will surely be class D I see there are different module options, some better valued then others, so I would want the better considered options.

Since this is intended primarily for background music and entertaining  during dining wish to keep budget if possible at around 3k but am open to advice.

3k is not miniscule change, i.e., might as well buy something worthwhile, if you're spending that much.

The Yamaha R-N2000A is not Class D (emperor with no clothes). It is good ol' meaty Class AB and will make stuff sound very good, could even serve as the main piece for many folks. In fact, my daughter just bought it with her own cash! All the guests you're entertaining might become audiophiles!

 

Does Bluesound make an all in one?  And do you need storage for recorded CDs, or will it be playing music from a service such as Spotify?

I just checked and the Bluesound PowerNode goes for $950.  Assuming they are using the same DAC as the latest iteration of the Node, I can at least vouch for the DAc, but I can’t comment on the amp.  You ought to be able to audition one in your system.