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Hifi Components Budget Split
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<blockquote data-quote="joffieb" data-source="post: 1151040" data-attributes="member: 13878"><p>I would go with a budget streamer and basic DAC because they’ve come so far and offer brilliant value, so WiiM Pro (R1800) and Modi or Topping, (R2500) an old pre and power (100w-150w) like late 90’s even two powers as bridged monos (all in R6500 actually shop around and you’ll probably get away with R3500) and competent used but not “frot” bookshelves, like 7 or 8 yr old B&Ws or the like (R6500) and a basic oldish but tight sub (R2500). Add decent stands (DIY) and cable (Mogami or the like)</p><p></p><p>IMHO to now talk of a ratio isn’t as relevant because the brilliantly performing steamer/dac options and the fact that amps really haven’t evolved or if they have it’s to class D but the used market is filled with crazy bargains for pennies and powerful.</p><p>Start there and learn how to listen and enjoy and if you even decide to upgrade from there you’ll feel and know what needs to be replaced. Might even just sit and enjoy the music!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="joffieb, post: 1151040, member: 13878"] I would go with a budget streamer and basic DAC because they’ve come so far and offer brilliant value, so WiiM Pro (R1800) and Modi or Topping, (R2500) an old pre and power (100w-150w) like late 90’s even two powers as bridged monos (all in R6500 actually shop around and you’ll probably get away with R3500) and competent used but not “frot” bookshelves, like 7 or 8 yr old B&Ws or the like (R6500) and a basic oldish but tight sub (R2500). Add decent stands (DIY) and cable (Mogami or the like) IMHO to now talk of a ratio isn’t as relevant because the brilliantly performing steamer/dac options and the fact that amps really haven’t evolved or if they have it’s to class D but the used market is filled with crazy bargains for pennies and powerful. Start there and learn how to listen and enjoy and if you even decide to upgrade from there you’ll feel and know what needs to be replaced. Might even just sit and enjoy the music! [/QUOTE]
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