Which integrated amplifier / streamer? (to go with Monitor Audio Silver 100's & Pro-Ject Turntable)

[Melbourne_Oz]

I'm looking for some advice on a home hifi set up. I've previously DJ'ed for many years and understand that set up, but finding it hard to fully grasp the best set for a home hifi. 70-80% of the time will be streaming music, the remaining 20-30% of the time will be playing vinyl records. I have a total budget of $5k AUD (for speakers, turntable & amp/streamer).

In terms of music and listening preferences - I tend to listen to a lot of electronic music, as well as a mix of soul, funk, disco type stuff. Volumes would be a mix of lower background music (as it will be placed in a living/dining space with the family) and at slightly higher levels for personal listening. I would say that I do like the bass to stand out when listening to music, not at the expense of mid/highs but needs to have some punch.

I'm pretty sold on the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G speakers from everything I've read (and had a listen at my local hifi store), and although I'm a big fan of the Technics turntable, they are pushing my budget so I've been looking at Pro-Ject Debut PRO.

What I'm struggling with is the right integrated amplifier and streamer to go with this. The guy at the local hifi store recommended NAD C 368 with BluOS 2i streaming built into it, but I've read varying reviews. Darko Audio on youtube recommended AudioLab 6000A with the Silver 100's, but seems to get a bad review for its streaming capability.

Anyone got any recommendations for me please - ideally amp & streamer in one, but open to looking at 2 seperate devices? Budget around $2k AUD (with $3k going to speakers & turntable).

 

[Fidelity dom]

Hi i think the criticisms on the audiolab 6000a play & 6000n refers to the playfi control app, the quality of the experience depends on what streaming service you use. I own both units & when used with spotify connect they have both worked perfectly without any problems, i understand the latest playfi update now allows a direct connection when using tidal avoiding the problems that were associated with having to stream via the control device, although ive not used it myself. Personally i really like the 6000a play sound, it's clean, with good seperation & dynamics. For the money if your streaming with spotify then personally i think it's a steal. I noted your comment about liking a slighly forward base presentation, you could add a small sub to the mix, if your speakers arn't full range it will fill out that bottom end, providing a foundation to the sound. You can get a sub to take the sound down to 20hz for 1000 AUD (svs sb1000, rel ht1205 etc), Id definatly add the audiolab 6000a play to your audition list & what ever you go with have fun.......😁

 

[Al ears]

How about Arcam SA20 or Marantz Model 40?
However no idea what these cost in Australia....

 

[andybebbs]

Have you looked at the Lyngdorf TDAI 1120 great little amp which does streaming and decent phono input.

 

[Al ears]

Have you looked at the Lyngdorf TDAI 1120 great little amp which does streaming and decent phono input.

Although very good this is probably well above his budget unless he can find a used one.

 

[plastic penguin]

I'm looking for some advice on a home hifi set up. I've previously DJ'ed for many years and understand that set up, but finding it hard to fully grasp the best set for a home hifi. 70-80% of the time will be streaming music, the remaining 20-30% of the time will be playing vinyl records. I have a total budget of $5k AUD (for speakers, turntable & amp/streamer).

In terms of music and listening preferences - I tend to listen to a lot of electronic music, as well as a mix of soul, funk, disco type stuff. Volumes would be a mix of lower background music (as it will be placed in a living/dining space with the family) and at slightly higher levels for personal listening. I would say that I do like the bass to stand out when listening to music, not at the expense of mid/highs but needs to have some punch.

I'm pretty sold on the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G speakers from everything I've read (and had a listen at my local hifi store), and although I'm a big fan of the Technics turntable, they are pushing my budget so I've been looking at Pro-Ject Debut PRO.

What I'm struggling with is the right integrated amplifier and streamer to go with this. The guy at the local hifi store recommended NAD C 368 with BluOS 2i streaming built into it, but I've read varying reviews. Darko Audio on youtube recommended AudioLab 6000A with the Silver 100's, but seems to get a bad review for its streaming capability.

Anyone got any recommendations for me please - ideally amp & streamer in one, but open to looking at 2 seperate devices? Budget around $2k AUD (with $3k going to speakers & turntable).

As a long-term owner of Pro-ject tables I can recommend the brand.

Regards a amp/streamer is harder - not familiar with Oz brands available locally. Whatever make available it's wise to purchase one with a built-in phono stage: Arcam, Marantz, Rotel.....

 

[daytona600]

Rose RS520 All in one with staggering Spec + Pro-Ject Debut PRO + Speakers

(31) 하이파이로즈 RS520에서 Lee Ritenour의 멋진 연주 곡을 감상해보세요. - YouTube

Advanced All-In-One Network Streamer RS520 (hifirose.com)

 

[Al ears]

Rose RS520 All in one with staggering Spec + Pro-Ject Debut PRO + Speakers

(31) 하이파이로즈 RS520에서 Lee Ritenour의 멋진 연주 곡을 감상해보세요. - YouTube

Advanced All-In-One Network Streamer RS520 (hifirose.com)

He's not going to do that for his budget unfortunately... Think £2780

 

[RoA]

For the cost of an Audiolab 6000A Play you could get a s/h Hegel H90.

As much as I like the Audiolab (non Play), and I like it a lot, the Hegel is better. It should be at over twice the cost new.

Failing that, the 6000A is one of Hifi's bargains imho. You won't be disappointed.

 

[nads]

Just a add my 2p worth. The interface with the streamer part of the whole set up is rather important. As is your compute/net work knowledge.

the Project set up is open source so you need to have a bit of know how to get things set up. The BluOS is easy to set up and seems to be quite intuitive.

i was looking at getting a streamer from either Project or BluOS (NAD) as I have decided to retire my Squeezebox which I used with iPeng which was fantastic.

anyway I went for the BlueSound Node and I like.
set it up to my library easily. Needed to register an account with Tunein to get BBC6 Music. Will play Spotify even though I only have the free account. It is just a shame it does not scrobble music from your stored library.

 

[andybebbs]

Hence why i suggested the lyngdorf does it all and so easy to use.

 

[leemccann1]

what about kef ls50 wireless 2's - amp streamer and dac all built in and you can input a turntable in the aux in. I have them and they are great for streaming ive also used the aux in just with ablu ray player playing a cd and sounds good.

 

[Teo]

Have you decided ?