ktm300 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Right up front I concede to being the most ignorant poster on this forum and I'll never be an audiophile. However, I do like music. I really enjoy the endless variety of internet radio. All of the music that I own is cool too but, something fresh is always welcome. Is it possible to find a 2 channel amp with an integrated dac and a pair of speakers (preferably bookshelf) and get out the door for around 1k? Would this buy only junk? Or is it possible that this will buy 98% of what I need and that the next 2% will cost me 10k? I need a setup for a 30 x 20 room. I really, really tried to educate myself to some degree but, after reading till my eyeballs bled, I am just as confused. While I have great respect for excellence in things, I, personally, have decided that I do not wish to become a sound engineer. If someone could kindly give me some recommendations as to what I should buy given my low budget, I would be grateful. Also, if it is the case that 1k will not get me out of the junk department, please tell me that too, and I'll wait until I can afford better to make a purchase. Link to comment
rockerz Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Take a look at the Peachtree Decco 2 ($799) and a pair of PSB Alpha's ($279/pr). You have a pretty large listening room, so I wouldn't expect ear-shattering loudness. But it will be accurate and flexible enough to grow with. Auralic Aries/Devialet 200/Analysis Plus Oval 9/Harbeth M30.1 Link to comment
gdtrfb Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I know this is not exactly what you described, but I just set up a bedroom system using the following with a Macbook: Audioengine A5 powered bookshelf speaker ($450) Beresford TC7520 DAC ($300) Sanus Basic Foundation stands ($50) A very nice system for the price. Not sure it would work in larger room but it's great in our 12x15 bedroom. I think it would be hard to beat at your budget. Definitely not junk. Add decent cables and you're still under $1000. See links below. Hope this helps. http://www.audioengineusa.com/a5_home.php http://beresford-dac.com/ Link to comment
ktm300 Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Thanks for the direction. I've decided to spend more money and get the Peachtree Audio Nova. I' really appreciate some speaker recommendations in the $500- $600.00 ish range. A sales guy recommended the KEF iQ30. Also, in the worst recession in my lifetime, I don't want to pay full retail. The one place I called, had zero desire to offer any discount. Any retailers willing to bargain a bit? Thanks. Link to comment
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