If you are open to tubes and a little increase in budget, I had a fantastic experience with a Bluesound Node feeding an Audio Research GSi75. This integrated has the DAC and phono standard, it was not optional like their current integrated amps. I had one for a couple years before moving back to separates. I have no doubt that it would be more than enough power in a S-M sized room.
Is there a better all-in-one streamer/DAC/Integrated Amp under USD 5K?
For driving a pair of small, 4 ohm 86 dB speakers (DALI Menuet SE) for a small to medium size room at low to moderate SPLs, is there a Roon Ready, all-in-one streamer/DAC/Integrated Amp under USD 5K that is likely to perform sonically better than the Gato DIA 250S NPM?
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@veemike the Stellar Strata MK2 is a fabulous integrated (I’ve got one in my living room), but it’s a full-width component and doesn’t have built-in streaming. The original Stellar Strata does have built-in streaming, but it’s still a full-width component. To all, the OP seems pretty clear that he’s looking for a small-footprint all-in-one that will give his setup with the Dali Menuet SEs a richer, more musical presentation than the NAD. Wish I had a recommendation, but I don’t have any personal experience with high-quality all-in-ones. Just trying to keep the discussion focused, to help OP as much as possible. |
Thanks, @gsherman . |
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