Hello
I’m a newbie here, and this site has an amazing wealth of insights. I am just getting back into stereo systems and am looking to upgrade a 25 year old audio system. I am not well informed about more modern systems.
I’m interested in creating a high quality streaming audio stereo system that will predominantly (95%) be used for music listening, but that will also be connected to a smart TV for basic 2-channel home theater. Listening will be in a large great room about 20’ x 60’. The system will serve a pair of indoor passive speakers and a pair of outdoor passive speakers. I’d like to have the flexibility to be able to: 1) play only indoor or only outdoor speakers at one time; or 2) play both sets of speakers with the same music simultaneously; or 3) play both sets of speakers with different music simultaneously (this is the least important of the three). Currently for streaming I use Amazon Prim Music, but may consider other systems at some. Point. I’d also like to be able to connect a CD/DVD/Blue Ray player to the amp, as well as a USB storage device with ripped CDs from my collection. I’d also like it be able to use headphones, at least wireless, but wired would also be nice (but absence of that ability would not be a deal breaker). Perhaps I’m wrong, but so far it seems I may need two integrated streaming amps to power my inside and outside passive speakers (home is already pre wired and I’m avoiding wireless speakers to help with better connection).
My total budget is probably around </= $6,000 total. I’d like to spend less, but might be willing to spend more if needed to achieve a high quality audio system with the flexibility I’m seeking. I mostly listen to classic rock, modern and traditional jazz, modern blues, acoustic guitar, and new age. I would appreciate input and advice about building a new system. I’ve done some research and at present am considering the following components for the system, but am willing to consider others.
I’m unsure whether I really need to go beyond the C700 for my streaming amp purposes, especially given how much more the other two cost. Thoughts?
Thanks!
I’m a newbie here, and this site has an amazing wealth of insights. I am just getting back into stereo systems and am looking to upgrade a 25 year old audio system. I am not well informed about more modern systems.
I’m interested in creating a high quality streaming audio stereo system that will predominantly (95%) be used for music listening, but that will also be connected to a smart TV for basic 2-channel home theater. Listening will be in a large great room about 20’ x 60’. The system will serve a pair of indoor passive speakers and a pair of outdoor passive speakers. I’d like to have the flexibility to be able to: 1) play only indoor or only outdoor speakers at one time; or 2) play both sets of speakers with the same music simultaneously; or 3) play both sets of speakers with different music simultaneously (this is the least important of the three). Currently for streaming I use Amazon Prim Music, but may consider other systems at some. Point. I’d also like to be able to connect a CD/DVD/Blue Ray player to the amp, as well as a USB storage device with ripped CDs from my collection. I’d also like it be able to use headphones, at least wireless, but wired would also be nice (but absence of that ability would not be a deal breaker). Perhaps I’m wrong, but so far it seems I may need two integrated streaming amps to power my inside and outside passive speakers (home is already pre wired and I’m avoiding wireless speakers to help with better connection).
My total budget is probably around </= $6,000 total. I’d like to spend less, but might be willing to spend more if needed to achieve a high quality audio system with the flexibility I’m seeking. I mostly listen to classic rock, modern and traditional jazz, modern blues, acoustic guitar, and new age. I would appreciate input and advice about building a new system. I’ve done some research and at present am considering the following components for the system, but am willing to consider others.
- Streaming Capable Integrated Amp: A) For Indoors: NAD C700, NAD M10v2, Naim Uniti Atom; B) For Outdoors: NAD PowerNode Version 3
- Speakers A) Indoors: KLH Model 5; B) Outdoors: Uncertain, but they need to be able to withstand Florida heat and humidity. Maybe PSB CS1000 or Martin Logan ML75AW.
Thanks!