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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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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. 

kerrybh
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For something you haven't considered, check out the Anthem STR Integrated. I have owned one, and it is really good. Superb build quality, 200 watts into 8 ohms doubling into 4- significantly more power than the Atoll. I believe the Buchardts are 4 ohn speakers, not the easiest to drive, but the Anthem would handle them with no problem.  Includes a great DAC, but no streamer for $5,000. You could easily pick up a good streamer-Wiim, Cambridge, Holo red, etc., for under $1,000 and the Buchardts and be set with a great system that offers lots of future flexibility. The Anthem includes ARC room correction technology which is really good and helps you get the best from tour system. Worth checking out.

Lots of good choices-good luck.

ghdprentice
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If I were you I would look for an integrated streamer (Streamer / DAC)  integrated amp (preamp and amp). Having all four functions in one box I think it too much compromise and makes later upgrades difficult. 

grislybutter
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or https://speakerchoices.com/

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