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does it need to be complicated

i am looking to go 2.0 or 2.1 to enjoy my vinly collection thru my orginal klipsch quartets. I have been to three stores cant seem to find consensus on a new intergrated preampliier The loudedest i might on ocassion listen to music is 95-104 max db for a song or two. I would like to stream lossless music thru a app like tidal,i would like to add a cd player. 

1. what watt out put would you recommend for me

2.I am awaare a&b and also c amplifiers again id like thoughts for people that know

3. i have a budget up to 5000 dollars but i am not a audiophile but want above average exspecially if my old klipsch fail but please make suggestions of equipment that is new and readily availble thanks in advance i sincerely hope i dont end up at a box store like best buy.

 

meyer1
gcknapp
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I live in the Chicago area and agree the number of brick and mortar dealers are down to a precious few.  My recommendations are as follows, as I personally own these pieces with the exception of the Rega, as I exclusively stream music nowadays.

Belles Aria Integrated amplifier, 75w per channel with excellent phono stage.-$2495

Bluesound Nano Streamer/dac-$379

Rega Planar One Turnable- includes quality cartridge-$595

Get some quality speaker wire and cables, but don’t go crazy-$750

call John Rutan at Audio Connection in New Jersey.  He is the most honest, patient dealer on the planet.  Might have some of those pieces used, but carries all those lines.

 

Gary

vthokie83
1,071 posts
 

Used Hegel H390 would fill all of your needs, except for a phono preamp....those can be found cheap enough. The Hegel H390 includes: preamp, amp, streamer, and DAC. They are excellent as an all in one unit

meyer1 OP
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Thank you all. I now know there is not a right answer,There seems to be nowhere to go to listen to the top choices side by side. So i have decided to go with the Yamaha S2200 for its simplicity,excellent quality build,5 year warranty. I am checking the the box. Next is my streamer with Dac, i would like one that has a decent display so i can see what is playing, a cd player or transport will definitely will run thru it back into the Yamaha 

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