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Looking for a simple system

Im just getting back into putting together a system from scratch again after 20 years.  I have no physical media, so Ill be streaming everything.  All I want is a streaming Integrated and some bookshelf speakers.  Budget is 10K.  So far, I have narrowed my search for the integrated:  Atoll SDA300 Signature (150 watt class AB) or the Gato DIA-400S NPM (400 watt class D) and the speakers will be the new Buchardt E50's or the Gershman Studio 2's.  Im leaning toward the Gato and Buchardts.  Unfortunately, I can not audition any of these products so I am doing my best to learn about them before I pull the trigger.  I currently have a JBL sub - I bought for a home theater project i never started and an older OPPO Universal player (if I wanted to get back into CD's.)  Just looking for the groups opinion on these or something else I have not even considered.  thanks...

mattcone
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hilde45
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My two cents: I've owned an Atoll integrated (IN200SE) and it paired really nicely with the Fritz Carbon 7 Mk. 2 SE. It had good power and just a bit of extra energy in the mids and highs, so the Fritz's speakers warmth and soft dome tweeter were a great match with that amp. 

It's no secret how much of a good value I think Fritz's speakers are — especially given that there is no overhead, marketing, advertising, etc. I really believe they are easily the equal of speakers more than 2x their price. Review is here.

 

soix
9,784 posts
 

I’d go for the Atoll and get these Joseph Audio Pulsars.  Best of luck. 
 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186915696094

p05129
517 posts
 

IMO, as mentioned in other posts and reading many reviews, and I’ve auditioned them for hours, get the Kef LS60’s and be done, maybe get 1 or 2 of their subs. This will outperform most of the gear mentioned above and be the simplest to own and use. If you compare the technical aspects of the features the equipment mentioned above, the Kef’s has more features and the sound quality is fantastic. 

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travelinjack
198 posts
 

I would also seriously consider the Kef LS60. Huge sound value with all the features you seek.

megabyte
99 posts
 

Might also consider a preowned pair of Dynaudio heritage specials or Contour 20. 

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