Looking for a simple system
Im just getting back into putting together a system from scratch again after 20 years. I have no physical media, so Ill be streaming everything. All I want is a streaming Integrated and some bookshelf speakers. Budget is 10K. So far, I have narrowed my search for the integrated: Atoll SDA300 Signature (150 watt class AB) or the Gato DIA-400S NPM (400 watt class D) and the speakers will be the new Buchardt E50's or the Gershman Studio 2's. Im leaning toward the Gato and Buchardts. Unfortunately, I can not audition any of these products so I am doing my best to learn about them before I pull the trigger. I currently have a JBL sub - I bought for a home theater project i never started and an older OPPO Universal player (if I wanted to get back into CD's.) Just looking for the groups opinion on these or something else I have not even considered. thanks...
I recommend an Audio Research GSi75 It is one impressive integrated. You get a superb DAC and phono. I know you don't intend to have media, but it is there is you ever changed your mind. I had one and for your application it would be perfect. I was driving some Wilson speakers in a very large room and it just couldn't handle the high volumes. |
@mattcone Streaming sometimes is not accessible due to internet provider issues. Your OPPO is perfect to hook up to the following to get a pure DSD or PCM output from your disks. GeerFab Audio D.BOB Digital BreakOut Box (OPEN) – Upscale Audio Just put a good DAC to take the output from the D.BOB and you have a killer SACD or CD player. |
