Size matters- recommend small system or component


Looking for advice on a small system or components. Maybe the speakers will stay 'large' or sats w/sub, but looking for either small-sized components or quality mini-systems, without giving up too much. Recommendation on a small integrated amp, receiver, tuner or cd player. Trying to limit the number and size of boxes. Tried a Denon minisystem - not bad. Had that early 90's Proton all-in -one unit. Good for the era. Any success stories?? Many of us have offices, WAF's, or in my case, downsizing issues.Will look new and used, so wide price range, say $500- $2k. THANKS
jayjay140
I use a Cabridge Audio receiver and Focal Dome speakers to create shockingly good music.
I'm using an HRT II+ dac, NHT passive, and NHT M00 active speakers. Source is my music vault server. For better SQ and a bit smaller size, how about a Logitech Touch source to a Micromega DAC to a Lightspeed passive to the NHT or maybe quad powered speakers. Or a mac-Minin server to a Dragonquest dac to the Lightspeed and then your choice of powered monitors.
Try a FleaWatt:

http://fleawatt.blogspot.com/

simply sublime and utterly amazing for the money :)
dynaudio xeo's are a good choice, along with the mentioned nad 3020, or perhaps a wyred for sound mint? Wadia 170 and 150...

wired 4 sound mint is tops in my opinion though
+1 on the ARCAM Solo Neo unibox .... Has streaming function also

Alternates: NAIM Uniti, Unitiqute uniboxes

I have the ARCAM as my "B" system that replaced the tuner/ integrated / cdp separates with no loss of performance
Bel canto top notch products in a small package. WYred is nice too. Or how about peach tree or benchmark with active speakers. Or dynaudio xeo where you essentially just need a source. Or bang and Olafson has made some slick stuff over the years.
What would I do for a Small System for a Small Space??

Definitely...... Large Components and Large Speakers are OUT..... FOR SURE!!!!!

With up to $2K to play with, I would do:

Speaker System: Dynaudio DM 2/7 -- $1,000.00 (New)

Integrated Amplifier: NAD D3020 (DAC is Built-In and supports up to 24/192, 30 Watts Per Channel) -- $500.00 (New)

Front-End: Apple iPad Air (First Generation -- 64GB with Wi-Fi -- I would shop for a model that's about two years old) -- $300.00 - $400.00 (Used)

OR

Use Your Existing PC/Laptop Computer -- Free

Dock: (For Apple iPad Air): iHome -- $100.00 (New)

OR

I/C + "Y" Jack (For PC/Laptop Computer): Audioquest or Kimber Kable -- $100.00 (New)

S/C: Audioquest or Kimber Kable -- $100.00 (New)

System Total: $2,000.00.

Suggested Upgrades (when finances allow) would be:

(01). Subwoofer For Dynaudio DM 2/7: Dynaudio Sub 250 II -- $1,000.00

(02). External NAS Hard Drive: G-Technology G-Drive (3TB) -- $250.00

Good Luck and Happy Listening.....

--Charles--
I believe in the NAD D3020 recommendation. A friend of mine ordered one and I will get a chance to hear it. Reviews are positive, for what that is worth. A small footprint all in one box (DAC and integrated amp). A disk player or server would be required.
thnx all for recommendations. I will look into them.
Had a Denon DM10 minisystem, Pretty good. Want better. My goal is to find compliment for my fairly big floor-standing speakers- they are fairly efficient- without taking up much room on the shelf in my condo.
How about the new NAD D3020 ($500 list), and some Paradigm MilleniaOnes or Gallo speakers, with or without a sub? Since the NAD has a D/A, your can use your laptop to play, or buy a good inexpensive CD player.