Discrete Stereo System for Playing Music and Spotify

[Nordo]

A friend explained that his wife wants him to get rid of his old system (floor-standing speakers and NAD amp), and replace it with small discrete speakers and play mainly Spotify. They are hoping for wireless speakers.
However he does have a nice turntable and collection of LPs, so I assume he will still want to have that connected as well.
His cost limit is $1000au (approx $700us).

My experience has been mainly 7.1 and home theatre, so any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Sonnie Parker]

Have him look at the SVS Micro system... something similar to what Todd just reviewed.

 

[Nordo]

Will do.
Thanks Sonnie.
Will have to find out if his turntable needs a pre-amp.

PS Thanks for moving the Post.

 

[Todd Anderson]

That’s a tough price point to satisfy. The SVS system I just reviewed would cost $1400.

If I were him, I’d look at options made by AudioEngine. Or, I’d look for an all-in-one streamer amp (like SVS’s SoundBase) or something from iFiAufio and pair it with some good bookshelf speakers (which you could get used or stretch the budget a little and buy new)

 

[Nordo]

Thanks Todd.
I've realised I need some more information from him - still going to use T/table?; one listening room or several?
Also I'm not sure if the system is for dedicated listening, or just casual listening.
Waiting to hear back.

 

[Todd Anderson]

Yeah, sounds like some more info is needed