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Desktop Stereo

Posted: April 4th, 2020, 1:00 pm
by Cogito
Since telecommuting, I realized need for a desktop system. Have a pair for B&W DM302 bookshelf speakers. Need an integrated amp with decent AF/FM reception and 3 inputs (1 for iphone/ipad streaming, 1 for raspberry streams and 1 extra). Remote is not necessary as the amp will be within reach. Budget is $300.

Recommendations pl.

Re: Desktop Stereo

Posted: April 4th, 2020, 1:11 pm
by Roscoe Primrose
Used NAD receiver....

Re: Desktop Stereo

Posted: April 4th, 2020, 1:31 pm
by mix4fix
A receiver you had laying around in the basement?

Re: Desktop Stereo

Posted: April 4th, 2020, 1:39 pm
by Roscoe Primrose

Re: Desktop Stereo

Posted: April 4th, 2020, 1:41 pm
by Cogito
mix4fix wrote:A receiver you had laying around in the basement?


Demon’ s midrange is no good

Re: Desktop Stereo

Posted: April 4th, 2020, 1:43 pm
by Jim G
Do you need a usb input for the Pi?

Re: Desktop Stereo

Posted: April 4th, 2020, 3:52 pm
by Cogito


Onkyo looks kool. Shall read about Onkly and Kenwood. Dont like Yamaha sound.

Re: Desktop Stereo

Posted: April 4th, 2020, 4:09 pm
by Cogito
Jim G wrote:Do you need a usb input for the Pi?


I am planning to use Pi just as a MPD player feeding the DAC. I have a Pi 3 lying around. If that doesnt give satisfactory results, shall get a NUC.

Re: Desktop Stereo

Posted: April 4th, 2020, 6:30 pm
by Pelliott321
I still use my RsPi it it will be replace next month by a commercial unit. Still trying to decide which one, but more likely be the Innuos

Re: Desktop Stereo

Posted: April 4th, 2020, 6:53 pm
by Roscoe Primrose