does it need to be complicated


i am looking to go 2.0 or 2.1 to enjoy my vinly collection thru my orginal klipsch quartets. I have been to three stores cant seem to find consensus on a new intergrated preampliier The loudedest i might on ocassion listen to music is 95-104 max db for a song or two. I would like to stream lossless music thru a app like tidal,i would like to add a cd player. 

1. what watt out put would you recommend for me

2.I am awaare a&b and also c amplifiers again id like thoughts for people that know

3. i have a budget up to 5000 dollars but i am not a audiophile but want above average exspecially if my old klipsch fail but please make suggestions of equipment that is new and readily availble thanks in advance i sincerely hope i dont end up at a box store like best buy.

 

meyer1

It sounds like you’re in the market for an integrated amp - not a preamp, correct? Some clarification questions:

  1. Would you want one with a built in phono stage, or do you have an existing phono stage? What turntable and cartridge are you running?
  2. There are a growing number of good, streaming integrated amps out there nowadays. One of these could be an option OR you could opt for a separate streamer. 
  3. Your quartets are quite sensitive at 98db and 8 ohms. So you won’t need a lot of wattage to make them sing.
  4. Tube or solid state or hybrid? The wattage output makes a difference based on which option. For example, 25 watts of good Class A tube power can be just as loud and full of presence as 100 watts of solid state. There are quite a lot of excellent options at your price range for each option! 

First thank you for responding

1. 1 want a built in phono stage,i was sold 13 years ago a Audio Tecnnica from the guy who sold me my orginal 5.1 system which was never set up properly i am sure it is junk after just now looking on the internet. Does a new turntable with a fixed cartridge would be good

2.I have limited space so a built in streamer would be better

3. exellent

4. this is the most confusing part, and frankly above my knlowedge the sales people i talked with have pushed me towards whatever they make the most money on i am prety sure. i always appreciatte quality products.I would error to better then average if that makes sense. I enjoy listening to music how it was recored. I however dont need to show off with something that will make no difference to my 69 year old ears. i really am open and need guidiance from a non sales person who know what there speaking about

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right on. It sounds like you're looking for One Integrated to Bind Them All. At your price point here're a few suggestions:

1. Cambridge Audio Evo 150 (~$3300)

2. NAD Masters M10 V3 (~$3000)

3. NAD C389 BluOS (~2500)

Each of these offers both streaming AND a built in phono stage. However, that phono stage will only accept MM cartridges. Truthfully, if you really want to enjoy your vinyl and you have that $5K budget, I would suggest something like this:

 

 

I've heard Klipsch heresy's driven by Rogue audio's small tube integrated and they were very very good.  Fun speakers with a lot of energy but still smooth.  Definitely not laid back chamber music type.