Just for example, in the case of the Vanatoo, you can connect any laptop or home computer with a CD drive to the USB input and play from your computer. THe USB input has Max sample rate of 96K at 24 bits. OR CD via standard S/PDIF input. Check the specs/photo of rear for all the input options. The small size but big sound and overall flexibility would make it a slam dunk to start with for only ~$600. I’d predict the sound is at least as good as the combo you are considering, probably better given all the flexibility to adjust the sound including built in DSP and also tone controls. Not to mention each speaker is biamped internally so 4 internal amps in use overall for well over 100w/ch into 8 ohm. No joke!
I first heard them at a high end audio show, Capital Audiofest, where the room was one of the busiest in the show...lots of impressed audiophiles listening including me.
Mine are in my wife’s sunroom where space is limited and hifi gear only tolerated if unobstrusive.
I first heard them at a high end audio show, Capital Audiofest, where the room was one of the busiest in the show...lots of impressed audiophiles listening including me.
Mine are in my wife’s sunroom where space is limited and hifi gear only tolerated if unobstrusive.