veroguy

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What is your favorite budget audio component?
Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amp ($899).   Good sound, flexible, built-in 32bit DAC.Sonos Connect ($349) with Deezer Elite subscription ($20/mo).  Easy 16-bit FLAC streaming.  35mil+ songs.One of the things I really like about Audiogon forums is you l... 
Streaming vs traditional
Deezer offers 36 million songs available to stream via Sonos in 16/44 FLAC.I’ve been using Sonos Connects, connected to separate DACs to stream Deezer for a few years. I’m very happy with the sound quality. Big improvement when I changed from RCA’... 
Underspent on speakers relative to overall system?
Inna said:  "Not that I cannot afford better speakers, I cannot afford much better speakers, and until I can things are going to be as they are."I'm guessing I'm operating at a lower price-tier than Inna, but I'm in the same boat.  'Still using So... 
Spend more money on the amp or the pre-amp?
I agree with looking for a good integrated with a $800 budget.  If you want new, I'd look at the Yamaha A-S801.  6 moons gave it a very good review.  You could probably find something better sonically in the used market, but the built-in DAC on th...