Budget CDP / Amp set-up

[Anands123]

Thanks to the forum's inputs I set-up a good 5.1 HT system a couple of years back. Samsung 46" LCD, Onkyo 705, Oppo 981, Wharfedale 9.1, matching center, surrounds and sub. While this is brilliant for movies, I am now keen to get a good stereo set-up in place. Expectedly, the sound quality of stero music in the current set-up is very average
If my total budget for expansion was 25K, my questions to the audiophiles are as follows,

a) What are the additional components I need to buy? ( CDP, Amp, DAC, etc?)
b) which brands and suggested cost?
c) Can I make do with the existing speakers
d) If I have to buy another amplifier, how will I connect it to the speakers while the Onkyo AVR is allready connected

sorry about the basic questions, but would appreciate any help

 

[hemantwaghe]

a) What are the additional components I need to buy? ( CDP, Amp, DAC, etc?)

First start with stereo amp .I haerd Oppo is good for music too.
If want to go for streamed music buy a good dac WITH usb and Optical/Co Axial inputs..

b) which brands and suggested cost?

Check forum..Norge around 8 to 12 K is there. You can explore used option too. In fact many vintage Japanese amps are available from 3 K onwards. Mostly 10-15 years old they still sound great and give good service.

c) Can I make do with the existing speakers

Think so ..in first phase as I said try just amp

d) If I have to buy another amplifier, how will I connect it to the speakers while the Onkyo AVR is allready connected

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Check forum.. this thing is discussed in past .. Also our VENKAT Sir designed a swich ( in fact I may require one in future. Venkat sir any help?

Give some time and go through the forum....ideas will flowhyeah:hyeah:hyeah:
Also try to visit local forum members...in fact I found it great knowledge sharing platform!

 

[hemantwaghe]

Ananad I have not seen,you are from Mumbai...which part? BTW I am from Vashi area...We can meet sometimes..in fact I am in process of setting up wireless music streaming ,let us see if the experement uis sucessful

 

[fran_elite]

Hi Anand,

I'm from Vasai, where do U stay?

 

[hemantwaghe]

franky you were supposed to call me ..remember?

 

[Anands123]

Thanks for your inputs. Will read through the forums. I live in Bandra. Cheers!

 

[iaudio]

Assuming the onkyo 705 has pre outs, get a good used power amp and a entry level cd player. If the Cd player has volume control that would be great too.