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Best speakers for hi-def music in home office

Hi all,

I want to downsize. I currently have the following setup in my home office:

  • McIntosh D1100
  • McIntosh MC452
  • Focal Sopra 1
  • REL sub
  • Source is Mac Pro digital out
I'm looking to downsize to a more modest setup. I'm looking to keep the REL, but sell everything else.

Can anyone recommend to me maybe an all-in-one setup? I want to connect it to my Mac Pro digital output. I'm OK having separate speakers, and a combined amp and pre.

Looking to stay under $2,000 total.
dhanks
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jbuhl
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Does the REL have an internal amp?
Regardless, There is a Rogue Audio Sphinx v2 integrated on Audiogon now for $950. These units have " Tube driven active outputs for subwoofer" . Add a modestly priced DAC (like a piece of Schiit) and you still got 8 or $900 for Speaker choice.   Then after time you gots the flexibility tube roll and upgrade the DAC as DSP technology progresses.
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jbuhl
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Here is a review on the Rogue
https://www.cnet.com/news/rogue-audio-sphinx-v2-integrated-amplifier/

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jbuhl
968 posts
 
Shopping for someone else is fun:
Check this out: Tidy foot print, Built in DAC, USB input, pre out to run the REL. >$1k for Speakers. Although I like the Rogue/Schiit combo better.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9g5c2-peachtree-audio-decco-125-sky-125wpc-int-amp-wityh-dac-wi...
pair with

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649579183-totem-rainmaker-pair-in-mahogany-finish/


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audioman58
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without question a great dac the new Lampizator Amber 3 vacuum tube dac 
see enjoy the music .com review
5 stars across the board in sonics.
i own one and sold my muc( more expensive SS dac . And with tubes you can Taylor the sound to your taste.
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