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Small room amp and speakers recommendation

I have an area in allocated in my new house for a listen room that is approximately 7ft x 12ft x 10 ceilings....i know it's small, hut it's all mine away from the kids. I am look for advice/recommendations on an amp and speakers for that area. I want to keep the budget under $5k (the lower the better). I listen to a lot of vinyl and a majority or my preferred music is acoustic with some rock mixed in on occasion. Please let me know what you think and if you have an other questions on my desired set-up.
Thank you
weiky
ianrmack
227 posts
 
Tough to say, for sure, but I’ll give it a whirl as my “home office” is the same size in our basement but it has 7’ ceilings.

Belles Aria integrated. 75wpc and has MM phono stage. $2295 new but expect %20 discount.
muscular amp with smooth delivery.

mates well with:

Dynaudio speakers.
Special 40s list for $3k, but can be bought new for $2400.

DH Labs cables do the trick for me. Huge value products.

what about streaming?
you have a DAC?
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mjcmt
711 posts
 
Weiky, you've received a lot of feedback. What are your thoughts so far?
corelli
1,018 posts
 
Take the Parts Express Solstice, add a used 9/10 belles aria, and you have a lot of $$$ for the front end and goodies.  No way to be disappointed in this combo
corelli
1,018 posts
 
  Have to admit, Mr. crusty's thoughts on the DIY fest with the Akitika gear makes me want to get out my soldering iron!
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bubba12
449 posts
 
I would look into the Salk Song3 speakers with a Prima Luna integrated. I have this setup in a smallish space and it's great.

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