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8-10k budget suggestions please

Hey guys, 

been out of the game about 10 years, got a new wife, new house, and plugged in my old B&W 804's.  Connected them to a Denon receiver expecting to want to do surround sound.......But forget it!  I really want to maximize my 804's for 2 channel listening.

My room is 15ft long by 13 by 9.  not very big but I need amplification and streaming capabilites.  Will add TT later as I do have vinyl.  Room tx is on it's way so let's just assume it's already done.

 

Thanks for all your help!

128x128asmithkash
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jbuhl
987 posts
 

Just a suggestion:

+1 on a Hegel  integrated with DAC. 390 over on USAudiomart for <$5K and one on here as well.

Spend the rest on a small green computer (SGC) bundle/enpoint  and set up a ROON server.  

Later down the line upgrade to a stand alone DAC.

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jayctoy
4,088 posts
 

I agree with Krell. Used yagdrassil and Cambridge transport.audio research preamp used.Tellurium cabling black series.

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audiotroy
3,796 posts
 

the krell is more liquid then the hegel the krell has a fantastic built in streamer 

mbolek
172 posts
 

@asmithkash Keep it simple....Find yourself an all in one streamer/DAC/Amp.   All the viable options will connect to your TV (HDMI) including the Rose.  You can spin yourself silly trying to find the optimum separates configuration and never be able to enjoy the listening experience.  

mesch
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I would keep streamer/DAC separate from amplification. I recommend keeping digital separate from analog on separate lines if possible. More flexible upgrade path, less noise input on signal.

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