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Beginner Looking For Set Up Advice!

Hi all, 

I'm excited to have gotten my first pair of new speakers, the B&W 606 S2! My Dad and my Brother both have 603s and I love the sound, so I thought these would fit well in my apartment. I'm having trouble finding a stereo receiver or integrated amp to pair with the speakers. Although I understand some audiophile lingo, it can all be somewhat confusing and overwhelming so I thought I'd ask for some advice.

What would be a decent, under $1k piece to power the speakers? How much power do these need? I would want it to be able to stream music, whether through airplay or some other system (Spotify connect, etc), and also work with my TV setup including a 4k blu ray player and an Apple TV. I would consider adding a CD player or turntable later on. 

Currently I've looked at the Denon PMA 150h, Marantz PM7007, Marantz NR1200, Yamaha R-N303, and a few others. 

Thanks!
smosleh
smosleh OP
9 posts
 
It’s from Best Buy - hoping they still have it but I think they may it was only weeks ago  and it’s not a product the typical consumer is looking for lol! 
I’ll ask about the warranty - I know it doesn’t have the remote, which is fine. Peachtree sells the remote for $30. 
As for the TV, shouldn’t it work if I connect my video sources to tv via hdmi then run a optical from the tv to the peachtree? Thanks! 
mesch
3,524 posts
 
I don't think you will have a problem with the TV or streaming needs if you are looking at a 2 channel system. A quality 2-channel system works well for movie viewing. 

Yes you can link the TV via HDMI and set TV output to PCM for digital optical output. The Outlaw is highly regarded at it's price point and has onboard DAC and phonostage. 

The Peachtree unit may also be a good choice though I am not familiar with it. Does it have onboard streaming capability? 
smosleh OP
9 posts
 
https://www.peachtreeaudio.com/products/decco125-sky

It has WiFi and seems like it has an app platform to stream. 
Generally the outlaw, peachtree, ps audio etc will give a better sound than an avr I’m sure. Can anyone let me know how they compare to the denon/marantz? Thanks again everyone for all the info and help! 
mesch
3,524 posts
 
Much depends on wether you want a all-in-one box solution or not.

If purchasing a streamer separately then there are several integrated options, many line level only, many with DACS, some with phonostage, some with both. Another choice is the Yamaha A-S701 or 801. They include a DAC and a phonostage (701 has optical and coax, 801 also includes USB). 

What electronics are your father and brother using?
smosleh OP
9 posts
 
thanks - my dad and brother use high end marantz avrs, out of my budget lol. 

 I don’t need an all in one box - I guess my question is, if I plug the hdmi devices direct to the TV and run an optical from the TV to the amp then I should be able to just leave it on the optical input for tv, then switch to WiFi for streaming and phono for a turntable, correct? Meaning, I don’t necessarily need an audio input on the amp for everything that I connect to the TV? 
Thanks again! 

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