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8-10k budget suggestions please

Hey guys, 

been out of the game about 10 years, got a new wife, new house, and plugged in my old B&W 804's.  Connected them to a Denon receiver expecting to want to do surround sound.......But forget it!  I really want to maximize my 804's for 2 channel listening.

My room is 15ft long by 13 by 9.  not very big but I need amplification and streaming capabilites.  Will add TT later as I do have vinyl.  Room tx is on it's way so let's just assume it's already done.

 

Thanks for all your help!

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asmithkash OP
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For about 6k I can get a newer Krell integrated with DAC built in. How would that pair with b&w

mbolek
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Rose RS520.  So far the best all in one 2 channel device on the market.  I have had the M10, Evo 150, M33...

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audiotroy
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go for the krell il is fantastic

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i would recommend a hegel h190 or 390

spend the rest of the money elsewhere

alerrico
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If you are sure the speakers are fine then.....

INTEGRATED AMP

Parasound Halo Hint 6 (A little over $3K)

STREAMER

Auralic Aries G1.1(A little over $3K)

Alternative Bluesound Node

Both units will stream the big three natively(Amazon, Qobuz, and Tidal)

DAC

Denafrips Pontus II ($2K)

Schiit Yggdrasil

Leaves enough for good cabling and a turntable.

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