One box solution


Hello Everyone, 

I finally hit a wall with my health, I am almost 72 and have to downsize and move to a facility. It’s a very nice place but a lot smaller and my current set up can’t go so it’s all going in to storage. 

I am looking for a one box solution, the Naim Uniti Atom comes to mind but I am looking for better if that’s possible. My budget is 15k or less and has to have a remote, I don’t get around so good. Actually need bookshelf type speaker suggestions too…so 15k or less for speakers and 15k or less for a all in one intergrated…I will only stream so the box needs to have a Dac and everything built in, airplay,and Quboz…maybe the Uniti Atom is the best solution but was hoping for something better…thanks..

 

silverfoxvtx1800

I think a Mola Mola Kula would be a gold standard here, but list is a bit over your budget.  With an onboard Tambaqui DAC you are getting a world class DAC in a one box design.

 

I wold also look at a used Boulder 866 with DAC option installed.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbcaa1-boulder-866-solid-state?srsltid=AfmBOooFxZrYxnaOJuu5Gcou3-zjBhmKALGEW0sUKIT4mKJaf0nTxXUb6gU

these seem to go for around 1- -11k

And as a great value, the Moon ACE all in one is highly regarded, albeit a bit low on amps:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbcaa1-boulder-866-solid-state?srsltid=AfmBOooFxZrYxnaOJuu5Gcou3-zjBhmKALGEW0sUKIT4mKJaf0nTxXUb6gU

https://simaudio.com/en/product/ace-all-in-one-music-player/Would be fine with efficient bookshelf speakers.

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The Lyngdorf 3400 is great sounding in terms of an integrated. It is not heavy which is also a plus for you. Also, it consumes very little power and hardly even gets warm! The room correction feature also does wonders in helping remove room challenges.  Highly recommended.

@silverfoxvtx1800 Sorry to hear about your health issues and hope that being able to continue to enjoy music in your new facility brings you happiness and comfort. We will all be there at some point. 

For speakers my recommendation would be the YG Audio Cairn or Borreson X1 with the dedicated stands..You won't need a big speaker in a small room...
 For an amp/streamer/DAC:
Hegel H400...
 I would also recommend a really good pair of headphones for listening during later hours..Look at HiFiMan from the Arya Organic & up...