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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!

128x128asmithkash
mr_bill
347 posts
 

Get an Ifi Zen Stream.

chainsdb
16 posts
 

One option for those reading can be Lyngdorf Tdai 3400. The convenience I think is worth the price of admission

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asmithkash OP
72 posts
 

well the Krell has a streamer built in so I'm not really using my phone as the connected device, 

BUT I believe that getting a stand alone streamer should step-up the game.  Like I said I'm a newbie soooooooo need help on this one.  How much would I have to spend to better the built-in streamer, also, how do I optimize the one I have?

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asmithkash OP
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The Lyngdorf is an amplifier,  I'm gonna stick with the Krell lol

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bwguy
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Lumin has great streamers at many price points. I have had the D2, T2, and now X1. You will be in for a treat moving from bluetooth to a dedicated streamer. You could get the U2 mini, which streams only, and does not have an internal DAC.  You would then use the DAC in the Krell.

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