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One box solution

Hello Everyone, 

I finally hit a wall with my health, I am almost 72 and have to downsize and move to a facility. It’s a very nice place but a lot smaller and my current set up can’t go so it’s all going in to storage. 

I am looking for a one box solution, the Naim Uniti Atom comes to mind but I am looking for better if that’s possible. My budget is 15k or less and has to have a remote, I don’t get around so good. Actually need bookshelf type speaker suggestions too…so 15k or less for speakers and 15k or less for a all in one intergrated…I will only stream so the box needs to have a Dac and everything built in, airplay,and Quboz…maybe the Uniti Atom is the best solution but was hoping for something better…thanks..

 

silverfoxvtx1800
fleschler
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Dutch & Cutch 8C-good choice.

I'm 69 and have gone the opposite of the $1+ million system, creating a room and system that one can enjoy on a 10' wide sofa, standing, laying down on the floor.  It is the speaker that accomplishes most of that, the Von Schweikert VR9 SE Mk2.  I will never downsize and upsized just 5 years ago which helped store my 3,000 books and 18,000 of my 61,100 recordings (not in the usual living areas). 

A two way monitor with out of the way powered subs would provide a potentially great sound with superior imaging.  So many to choose from.  Used high end integrated and a small great sounding Topping D70s DAC and equally low cost streamer can provide you with ample digital music (although I prefer CDs, and a small, inexpensive Shanling ET3 transport would be great).  

vthokie83
1,001 posts
 

Silverfoxvtx1800

First off, sorry to hear of your situation.

Second, that is a nice system you've assembled. I agree that I'd find someone to buy/sell it, you, and donate the cash if you wish......you'll make a bigger contribution to humanity that way

Third, look at the Dutch & Dutch 8C all in one speakers (not the Studio version), built in streamer (Roon or Spotifty right now, Qobuz/Tidal coming), built in DAC, built in amps, built in DSP if you want, excellent full range speakers with built in subwoofers, and connections for other devices if you wish.

Best of luck to you

freediver
1,247 posts
 

OP,I HIGHLY suggest that you have a good,long look at Advance Paris Audio..They have everything you could possibly need including Streamer/USB DAC/excellent headphone & a few models are Tube/SS hybrids!!!
I can attest to their superb sound,ergonomics & build quality + you will save about $12,000.00 off your max budget!!!

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patrickdowns
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Hi @silverfoxvtx1800 - Sorry to hear of the change in circumstances.

I was going to suggest you tag @tomic601 and then I saw his reply! I knew he would have good suggestions. A good man.

re: Your Meitner MA3 DAC >>>> I would be interested in discussing that with you!

Best of luck.

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patrickdowns
528 posts
 

I've briefly heard the Dutch & Dutch and was impressed, for a simple system. They get excellent reviews.

https://dutchdutch.com/collections/8c-speaker

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