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So, I have an old Panasonic 5.1 DVD home-theater system. It has 5 speakers and a subwoofer that is not amplified (it uses the same wired connection as the other speakers). Each speaker is rated at 3 ohms and 110w, as well as the subwoofer. I put it aside long ago because it uses a wireless...

Well, just to let you know I ended up with a SMSL SA98e + Cambridge Audio SX50 + Chromecast Audio and a Google Play Music subscription that is making me very happy. Spent around 360€ in total (cables included). I am very pleased with the sound and ease of use, but even if I want to throw a DAC...

Another alternative might be the Raumfeld Cubes (https://www.raumfeld.com/en/raumfeld-stereo-cubes-p11468.html). Any thoughts on these?

In theory, I would prefer the Connect:AMP + speakers of my choice over the Play:1s pair, but that means doubling the budget (from 450€ to around 800€). As my living room is not big and I always have kids running around, I wonder how many chances will I get to really appreciate the quality...

Thank you for all the inputs. I'm letting the Simple Audio option go, so that leaves me with a pair of Play 1s vs. a Connect Amp + bookshelf speakers (something around the budget of the Q Acoustics 2020i). I will try to test them live to check the difference.

After several years of not investing in my CD collection, I decided that I wanted to simplify the way I listen to music, and I am looking for a simple stream setup for my living room (for now). I want a real hifi stereo experience, although on a budget. For me, lossless is important, and I...