Something like this: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis981a5-proac-response-dt8-full-range or this https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649477535-proac-studio-140-mk-ii/ would open up a whole new world.
New to audiophile and need HELP.
I’m new to this audiophile “hobby” , relatively “poor” , and need some advice and direction.
I am willing to spend around $2k US now and then maybe another 1 k or so over time but then that’s it. I just simply can’t afford to go chasing a perfect system from now on.
I realize that I’m going to be looking at equipment that is WAY below what most of you are running but I can see that this forum is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and so I would greatly appreciate some guidance.
Right now , I have two Sonos play 5’s (gen 1) and two Sonos play 5’s (gen 2) as well as Sonos SUB. I really thought that these were good until I bought a Naim Mu-so and now I’m having real difficulty listening to the Sonos equipment.
I’ve just recently ordered a signature Sound Anchor stand for my Mu-so which should be to me in about two weeks and my intention is to keep the Mu-so in my bedroom and then supplement/replace my Sonos with better equipment in my living room.
Over the last few months I’ve been researching Bluesound , Audio Pro Addon, Devialet Phantom, Kef LS50 Wireless, Buchardt, more Mu-so’s Etc. And I really think that I’ve just managed to confuse myself. I really feel that if the Mu-so could function in stereo with another unit and you could add a sub then it would be about perfect for me.
However, I haven’t listened to and really don’t have access to listen to any other audiophile equipment either.
I’m really salivating over a Naim Uniti Atom but it’s a lot of money to spend (for me) and I would still need to add speakers and probably a sub. Would streaming to my Mu-so (s) from an Atom give me an appreciable sound quality upgrade?
If not, then I would have to save up for the speakers and sub as well. I can get more Mu-so’s For about $850.
Streaming is a must for me and I don’t really want to add a turntable or anything like that.
My listening is very eclectic as one minute I will be enjoying classical and the next I might be
Thrashing to punk or metal - thus the need for a sub.
I’m sorry for the rambling post but any and all help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks
I am willing to spend around $2k US now and then maybe another 1 k or so over time but then that’s it. I just simply can’t afford to go chasing a perfect system from now on.
I realize that I’m going to be looking at equipment that is WAY below what most of you are running but I can see that this forum is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and so I would greatly appreciate some guidance.
Right now , I have two Sonos play 5’s (gen 1) and two Sonos play 5’s (gen 2) as well as Sonos SUB. I really thought that these were good until I bought a Naim Mu-so and now I’m having real difficulty listening to the Sonos equipment.
I’ve just recently ordered a signature Sound Anchor stand for my Mu-so which should be to me in about two weeks and my intention is to keep the Mu-so in my bedroom and then supplement/replace my Sonos with better equipment in my living room.
Over the last few months I’ve been researching Bluesound , Audio Pro Addon, Devialet Phantom, Kef LS50 Wireless, Buchardt, more Mu-so’s Etc. And I really think that I’ve just managed to confuse myself. I really feel that if the Mu-so could function in stereo with another unit and you could add a sub then it would be about perfect for me.
However, I haven’t listened to and really don’t have access to listen to any other audiophile equipment either.
I’m really salivating over a Naim Uniti Atom but it’s a lot of money to spend (for me) and I would still need to add speakers and probably a sub. Would streaming to my Mu-so (s) from an Atom give me an appreciable sound quality upgrade?
If not, then I would have to save up for the speakers and sub as well. I can get more Mu-so’s For about $850.
Streaming is a must for me and I don’t really want to add a turntable or anything like that.
My listening is very eclectic as one minute I will be enjoying classical and the next I might be
Thrashing to punk or metal - thus the need for a sub.
I’m sorry for the rambling post but any and all help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks
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Most of your budget should go to speakers. Q Acoustics is a brand that ALL of their products compete with others twice as expensive. The 3050i floorstanders cost USD 799 with QED cables and sound better than speakers much more expensive. A big dealer in Spain who sells a lot of brands (ELAC, B&W, Monitor Audio, Kef, Tannoy, Klipsch, etc) recomended me this model. I didn't buy it, because I was looking for something more high-end, but I have today their flagship model (Concept 500) and they are monster speakers. https://www.amazon.com/Acoustics-Floorstanding-Speakers-Speaker-Arctic/dp/B07KFPW2CX/ref=sr_1_1_sspa... That will leave you about 1.2K to spend on a nice integrated amp as I understand the Bluesound Node is a streamer and a DAC. With that system you will rock! |
If you need to make a new purchase, then I'd ask for a 20% discount from the dealer. Or instead, go directly to the distributer and see what sort of discount you can get from them. I did this when I bought my amplifier and I got a brand new ASR with upgrades and warranty, for what people wanted for the same amp used. I've also gotten discounts from brick and mortar dealers and folks on eBay. |
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