I have the Marantz unit in my office. Great. Doesn’t miss a beat, I run with a pair of B&W bookshelf speakers. I don’t miss the dac with the streaming capabilities etc. for a down and dirty, very nice sounding, simple unit all in for less than 1k, it’s tough to beat.
In Search Of... Desktop All-In-One
I am looking to finish-off my office with some quality audio. This would be a nearfield/computer audio type of situation. I already have the (passive) speakers and (active) sub.
It seems compact/mini/desktop components are hard to come by. So far I've found the below:
https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dta-pro-100w-class-d-bluetooth-amplifier-with-usb-dac-ir-...
This just about suits my needs, though I was hoping someone might have an idea of where to find a more "refined" product, as reviews of this are a tad dodgy. This is definitely a <$1000USD purchase. I was aiming for more around $500, but will go where the product is.
This Marantz looks enticing, with the addition of Streaming, FM and CD. But is has no inboard USB DAC. I know, I know, but I'm seeing if this can all be done in one component.
https://www.us.marantz.com/en-US/shop/wirelessmusicsystems/mcr612
Must Haves:
Cheers!
It seems compact/mini/desktop components are hard to come by. So far I've found the below:
https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dta-pro-100w-class-d-bluetooth-amplifier-with-usb-dac-ir-...
This just about suits my needs, though I was hoping someone might have an idea of where to find a more "refined" product, as reviews of this are a tad dodgy. This is definitely a <$1000USD purchase. I was aiming for more around $500, but will go where the product is.
This Marantz looks enticing, with the addition of Streaming, FM and CD. But is has no inboard USB DAC. I know, I know, but I'm seeing if this can all be done in one component.
https://www.us.marantz.com/en-US/shop/wirelessmusicsystems/mcr612
Must Haves:
- Desktop/Compact design
- Single Component
- Two Channel Amp
- Sub/Pre Out
- Headphone Out
- USB DAC In
- Line In
- BT In
- CD
- FM/Terrestrial
- Streaming Support
- Knob(s)
Cheers!
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It is not cheap, but it is a unit that has everything you want, it is ultra flexible and sounds great. I have used this unit for more than a year now. https://audiocranium.com/collections/cocktailaudio-components/products/cocktailaudio-x45-pro |
you could add this to any of the many suggested with out the mic input. https://www.schiit.com/products/hel "HIGH POWER DAC/AMP FOR GAMING, MUSIC, AND COMMUNICATIONS " |
First-off, a big Thank You to all that replied to this thread. This has been a fun journey (so far)! Understandably multiple boxes would allow for more flexibility, and perhaps that is where we'll arrive. The one-box option is still my hope. So far the Sprout (thanks for the tip, @fuzztone !!!) , NAD and TEAC. But an FM tuner would be really nice. Any idea where to source TEAC, in the USA? |
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