3 Complete System Builds
Entry System ($1,000-1,500)
| Component | Model | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DAC | TRASAM LP3 (8× ES9039Q2M, 126dB SNR, Bluetooth 5.4) | $390 |
| Amplifier | TRASAM A11PRO (185W×2, ES9039Q2M DAC, Bluetooth 5.4) | $560 |
| Speakers | Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 (88dB, 8Ω) | $630 |
| Cables | RCA interconnects + speaker cable | $50 |
| Total | $1,630 |
Mid-Range System ($3,000-4,000)
| Component | Model | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DAC | TRASAM DS7PLUS (2× ES9039SPRO, 132dB SNR, Roon Ready) | $840 |
| Amplifier | TRASAM A12PRO (220W×2, ES9039Q2M DAC, Bluetooth 5.4) | $910 |
| Speakers | KEF R3 Meta (87dB, 8Ω, three-way) | $2,100 |
| Cables | XLR balanced + speaker cable | $150 |
| Total | $4,000 |
Flagship System ($7,000-10,000)
| Component | Model | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DAC | TRASAM DS8 (4× ESS9039PRO, 134dB SNR, 4-channel output) | $1,540 |
| Amplifier | TRASAM AA3PRO (220W×2 Class A, dual O-core transformers) | $1,950 |
| Speakers | ATC SCM40 (88dB, floorstanding, 3-way) | $8,400 |
| Cables | XLR balanced ×2 + bi-wire speaker cable | $300 |
| Total | $12,190 |
Budget Allocation Rule of Thumb
Ideal HiFi system budget split: Speakers 40-50%, Amplifier 25-30%, DAC/Source 15-20%, Cables/Accessories 5-10%. This ensures no single component bottlenecks the entire chain.
