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Looking for an all-in-one just-add-speakers streamer for my son to take to college

Cambridge Audio Evo 75 is probably the top of the range, but maybe a BlueSound Powernode is good enough? Maybe there is something cheaper that fits the bill?

My son is not (yet) an audiophile, so sufficient volume may be the most important, but interested in any thoughts folks have on this topic.

saulh
loomisjohnson
1,988 posts
 

i sorta agree with sfar--a pair of edifier bt speakers are cheap, easy and sound surprisingly pretty good. your kid has plenty of time to evolve and overspend on gear like the rest of us.

vinylvalet
928 posts
 

For $199, the Vera-Link sounds very good. Streams any service from your phone via Bluetooth. Just add passive speakers.

Vera-Link

grislybutter
3,627 posts
 

my 2 cents (unless money is no object): don't waste money on these compromises. Get him a decent used amp and speakers with a bluetooth streamer

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chenry
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The M20 powered speakers by Q Acoustics are good choices, add a WiiM streamer for WiFi and Apple 2/BT connectivity.

The KEF LSX II is another option. No streamer needed. Connects to a WiFi network directly. More expensive than the Q, but more comprehensive.

A headphones-capable amp might be nice, but most college students are using earbuds and their phones.

Keep it all small.

 

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