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If you absolutely have to have streaming functionality built in to the amp I'd suggest the following for audition:ĭenon PMA-900he - a new model with HEOS built-in.

The Brio has no digital functionality whatsoever. There is, of course, also the option of the Cyrus ONE Chromecast.

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The aptX Bluetooth is very well implemented on the Cyrus and sounds superb, so that could be an alternative to in-built streaming. The Cyrus is not bright - it's very nicely balanced and it also usefully adapts to the impedance of the speakers being used. I have both here, and they are both very capable amplifiers. Neither the Brio or Cyrus ONE HD have in-built streaming functionality.

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I'm not an audiophile but I am looking for better quality sound (both TV and music) and I also want to get the best for my budget. At the moment I only have a Bose Sound bar in the lounge for both TV and streaming music to. My use will be both TV watching/listening as well as streaming from my Spotify playlists.

The mid sized amp is needed because it has to fit inside the TV cabinet - max width 40cm. But I want to compare the bigger brothers for each. The Dali won hands down - clear, beautiful sound compared to a more dull, almost muffled, sound from the LSX. I originally started looking at lower priced active speakers and, not being able to afford the KEF LS50 Wireless, I tested the KEF LSX against the Dali Oberon C. The KEFs also review well and I'm keen to compare it to the Dalis. Now, some explanation on my selection.my wife says she is not that interested and happy for me to decide but at the same time asking for a discreet speaker size!! Hence the compact Dali Menuets which review really well and look stunning. They'll need to work for TV and Spotify streaming in a large lounge. Other options I will try to test are the Bluesound Powernode and the Rega Brio.Īny advice on what to look out for? I'm reading the Cyrus is bright and so might not pair well with the bright Dalis? As I can't test them at the same time as the Cyrus, any advice on the Powernode or Brio as alternatives, and what pairs well with what? I'll be looking to arrange a home demo if I like what I hear and if I can also get a Brio or Powernode to compare. The demo is this week and the retailer will pair them with the Cyrus One HD - their only mid sized option within my budget. After looking at reviews and checking out some of the relevant threads I've decided to demo the Dali Menuets (possibly also the Dali Opticon 2s for comparison) and the KEF LS50 Metas. I'm looking for speakers and a mid sized streaming amp for my lounge (6x5m with high ceiling) with a budget of up to £2000.

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