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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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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
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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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woots
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Since you are just looking for something that will allow you to stream check out  Naim products. You can find fantastic previously owned Naim Uniti Nova and there are apps that you can directly stream from.  The Nova is a Solid 80 watts per channel and has numerous connections on the back including Ethernet.  Get a REL T9x sub and you will still have about $5k left for terrific speakers. I have also owned Atoll and it’s nice as well but love the Naim sound. Good luck and let us know what you decide to do. 

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