Hello again - As a follow up to my last question, and after reading so many similar "first timer" posts with so many thoughtful responses, I thought I'd try my hand at putting together a few "full" kits for you all to dissect. And after all your advice I'm changing the plan anyway.
While I was trying to keep it around $1,000 before, we can spend a little more now (but only if you all think it's worth it). Grandma passed and left me a few dollars (not from Covid, and not a ton of money), but she loved music and when I was a kid we would sit and listen to her old big band records (Benny Goodman, Dorseys, Ellington, Buddy Rich). So it feels right to spend a bit more of "her" money here.
Here are the basics:
And of course, will be scouring for the Black Friday deals that are starting to drop!
That's it for now. Can't thank you all enough. Just love reading all the discussions here even if I don't understand it all.
And course, still don't even know what cables I should buy... Ha!
Have a great weekend everybody.
While I was trying to keep it around $1,000 before, we can spend a little more now (but only if you all think it's worth it). Grandma passed and left me a few dollars (not from Covid, and not a ton of money), but she loved music and when I was a kid we would sit and listen to her old big band records (Benny Goodman, Dorseys, Ellington, Buddy Rich). So it feels right to spend a bit more of "her" money here.
Here are the basics:
- True hifi in the main family hang out room; approximately 14' x16' with 3 walls. The open wall connects to a galley kitchen.
- Primary sources will be high res files and streaming services, and a record player. Will probably plug in the TV too but no plans for 5.1 surround or higher.
- Would like to able to link the rest of the house and outside, so we'll start with two additional speakers (one in the kitchen, one in the living room) that can be moved around and combined if we ever have people inside again
- Thought about just putting speakers in the ceiling, but that's just not going to happen right now
- I can't demo. Los Angeles is going into lockdown again this weekend, and I'm too virus-paranoid anyway. So we're flying blind and basing the choices on your advice, reviews, etc. I'm sure it will be great!
- Seems like the consensus is to spend more on speakers than the rest of the kit, so that's what I prioritized.
And of course, will be scouring for the Black Friday deals that are starting to drop!
| Basic 1 | Item | Full price |
| Amp | Bluesound Powernode 2i | $899.00 |
| Streamer | n/a | |
| Speaker separates | Elac Debut 6.2 | $349.00 |
| Wireless 1 | Pulse Flex 2i | $299.00 |
| Wireless 2 | Pulse Flex 2i | $299.00 |
| Next 1 | Item | Full price |
| Amp | Marantz PM7000N | $999.00 |
| Streamer | Marantz 6006 | $699.00 |
| Speaker separates | B&W 607 S2 Anniversary | $899.00 |
| Wireless 1 | Denon Home 150 | $249.00 |
| Wireless 2 | Denon Home 150 | $249.00 |
| Next 2 | Item | Full price |
| Amp | Cambridge Audio CXA81 | $1,299.00 |
| Streamer | AudioLab 6000N Play | $499.00 |
| Speaker separates | B&W 607 S2 Anniversary | $899.00 |
| Wireless 1 | SVS Prime or Kliptsch I/III | $399.00 |
| Wireless 2 | Denon Home 250 | $399.00 |
That's it for now. Can't thank you all enough. Just love reading all the discussions here even if I don't understand it all.
And course, still don't even know what cables I should buy... Ha!
Have a great weekend everybody.
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