System topology - pro's and cons?
I have the following physical sources: Phono (mm)and CD (optical out) I also listen to streaming services.
Seems that I have some options. I'm going to ignore the separate DACs or power supplies that could be purchased. I'm also ignoring the subwoofer option as this is 2 channel. I'm also ignoring headphone amps.
1) phono amp, streamer, preamp, 2 x monoblock power amp, 2 x passive speakers
2) phono amp, streamer, preamp, stereo power amp, 2 x passive speakers
3) phono amp, streamer, integrated stereo power amp, 2 x passive speakers
4) phono amp, streaming integrated stereo amp with phono stage, 2 x passive speakers
5) phono amp, streamer, preamp, 2 x active speakers
6) streamer, preamp with phono stage, 2 x active speakers
7) streaming preamp with phono stage, 2 x active speakers
8) streaming integrated stereo amp with phono stage, 2 x passive speakers
Any thoughts on these? which functions can be best combines and which should remain sepaerate? The more integrated, the more chance for obsolescence perhaps as standards move forward?
I have the following physical sources: Phono (mm)and CD (optical out) I also listen to streaming services.
Seems that I have some options. I'm going to ignore the separate DACs or power supplies that could be purchased. I'm also ignoring the subwoofer option as this is 2 channel. I'm also ignoring headphone amps.
1) phono amp, streamer, preamp, 2 x monoblock power amp, 2 x passive speakers
2) phono amp, streamer, preamp, stereo power amp, 2 x passive speakers
3) phono amp, streamer, integrated stereo power amp, 2 x passive speakers
4) phono amp, streaming integrated stereo amp with phono stage, 2 x passive speakers
5) phono amp, streamer, preamp, 2 x active speakers
6) streamer, preamp with phono stage, 2 x active speakers
7) streaming preamp with phono stage, 2 x active speakers
8) streaming integrated stereo amp with phono stage, 2 x passive speakers
Any thoughts on these? which functions can be best combines and which should remain sepaerate? The more integrated, the more chance for obsolescence perhaps as standards move forward?