mostblunted
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Hi everyone!
This thread will be a bit longer, but I have huge hopes in you guys being able to help me. I recently got into the game of wanting a more serious setup, upgrading from a pair of Yamaha hs 8-s.
What I have:
- pro-ject essential 3 vinyl player and a phono-box
- lg cx tv
- roughly 14 square meter (150 square feet) of listening space, attached picture of rooms position
- enthusiasm
- a budget of 2000 euro (2350 dollars) for now, but I might be able to extend it or just buy used/refurbished gear , that could get me some discount, but I also wouldn't mind if some money is left
What I need:
- Stereo speakers (maybe sub in the future)
- amplifier, network receiver/streamer (or both in one)
- ability to use my system for tv, playing FLAC from usb or hooking up with my laptop, and stream both from online services and from my laptop/pc
- long lasting equipment (where all-in one systems might fall short with streaming probably improving in future)
My personal rabbit hole:
I started with reviews. Marantz pm6007 came right to mind, especially because a local dealer can hook me up with deal of Marantz pm6007+Dali Oberon 7 speakers for 1280 euro (roughly 1500 dollars). I went to listen to the system, really liked the sound of the oberons (altho I think a sub will be needed eventually no matter what I buy for my electronical stuff). But the PM-s low(ish) output (60watt) and the lack of usb and wireless and wired internet connection took me off. The other package deal I could find in my country (hungary) was oberon 7 with Denon DRA-800h for 1400 euro (1650 dollars), which again, would tick all the boxes but I've read the dac is a bit lackluster if I wanted to upgrade I can't do it with only the lackluster parts (the same problem I have with Marantz 7000n as well, and I also don't have a deal on that one)
So my next idea was to start from scratch (with a bit more knowledge). I read a lot of good stuff about Cambridge Audio Cxa81, it also has integrated bluetooth and usb, and maybe I could buy a cheaper streaming device (like the Yamaha wxc-50) to pimp up the wireless streaming connection. Also according to the reviews I read, It seems solid enough to last for many years and serve as a part of an higher end system (if I decided to upgrade eventually). It costs a lot more than the previous speaker bundles, but I can save up and maybe find a good deal. Feel free to recommend other amplifiers and streaming devices as well.
So, the last part : speakers : I've only listened to oberon 7 and fyne audio f302, and I don't have the chance to listen to a pair of other speakers, not to mention taking them home, so I'm in for a blind purchase and that's why I need as much help as possible.
I've read that the Cambridge Cxa81 can drive a lot of speakers.
Speakers considering so far ( I would like speakers which are delivering at low volume (now I'm living in a flat), but will also deliver loud volume when needed (and I will eventually move to a house): Dali Oberon 7, Dali Oberon 5, Klipsch RP-8000F ( I have read a lot of good about these, also nice for movies)
And today I was reading about the KEF-LS50 Meta, which are supposed to be really nice, and probably sound brilliant with a subwoofer.
So yes. A good amp-speaker pairing would be nice to have.
Thanks to everyone reading and answering, I truly appreciate the help
This thread will be a bit longer, but I have huge hopes in you guys being able to help me. I recently got into the game of wanting a more serious setup, upgrading from a pair of Yamaha hs 8-s.
What I have:
- pro-ject essential 3 vinyl player and a phono-box
- lg cx tv
- roughly 14 square meter (150 square feet) of listening space, attached picture of rooms position
- enthusiasm
- a budget of 2000 euro (2350 dollars) for now, but I might be able to extend it or just buy used/refurbished gear , that could get me some discount, but I also wouldn't mind if some money is left
What I need:
- Stereo speakers (maybe sub in the future)
- amplifier, network receiver/streamer (or both in one)
- ability to use my system for tv, playing FLAC from usb or hooking up with my laptop, and stream both from online services and from my laptop/pc
- long lasting equipment (where all-in one systems might fall short with streaming probably improving in future)
My personal rabbit hole:
I started with reviews. Marantz pm6007 came right to mind, especially because a local dealer can hook me up with deal of Marantz pm6007+Dali Oberon 7 speakers for 1280 euro (roughly 1500 dollars). I went to listen to the system, really liked the sound of the oberons (altho I think a sub will be needed eventually no matter what I buy for my electronical stuff). But the PM-s low(ish) output (60watt) and the lack of usb and wireless and wired internet connection took me off. The other package deal I could find in my country (hungary) was oberon 7 with Denon DRA-800h for 1400 euro (1650 dollars), which again, would tick all the boxes but I've read the dac is a bit lackluster if I wanted to upgrade I can't do it with only the lackluster parts (the same problem I have with Marantz 7000n as well, and I also don't have a deal on that one)
So my next idea was to start from scratch (with a bit more knowledge). I read a lot of good stuff about Cambridge Audio Cxa81, it also has integrated bluetooth and usb, and maybe I could buy a cheaper streaming device (like the Yamaha wxc-50) to pimp up the wireless streaming connection. Also according to the reviews I read, It seems solid enough to last for many years and serve as a part of an higher end system (if I decided to upgrade eventually). It costs a lot more than the previous speaker bundles, but I can save up and maybe find a good deal. Feel free to recommend other amplifiers and streaming devices as well.
So, the last part : speakers : I've only listened to oberon 7 and fyne audio f302, and I don't have the chance to listen to a pair of other speakers, not to mention taking them home, so I'm in for a blind purchase and that's why I need as much help as possible.
I've read that the Cambridge Cxa81 can drive a lot of speakers.
Speakers considering so far ( I would like speakers which are delivering at low volume (now I'm living in a flat), but will also deliver loud volume when needed (and I will eventually move to a house): Dali Oberon 7, Dali Oberon 5, Klipsch RP-8000F ( I have read a lot of good about these, also nice for movies)
And today I was reading about the KEF-LS50 Meta, which are supposed to be really nice, and probably sound brilliant with a subwoofer.
So yes. A good amp-speaker pairing would be nice to have.
Thanks to everyone reading and answering, I truly appreciate the help