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This is my first true Hifi system. Let me know what you think. Thanks
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    • Kef Q700
    There are three full-size new Q floorstanders to choose from, each sharing the same audiophile-grade technology in the same basic configuration: a new generation Uni-Q MF/HF array paired with a long-throw bass driver of equal size, and two matching ABRs.
    • NAD C 326BEE Stereo Amp
    2 x 50W Continuous Power into 4 ohms and 8 ohms
    • Tributaries SPBWS-DL1
    Bi-wire 2 x 10ft SPBWS-DL1 DLT10 Banana plugs

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You can't go optical to RCA. Optical cables carry a digital signal. To convert to RCA you have to have a DAC (digital to analogue converter). If you want to stream digitial music via Apple TV or any other streamer, you have to buy a DAC. There a lots of good reasonably priced DACs on the market. I'd recommend either beresford or the cambridge audio DAC magic. Both are excellent and pretty cheap. But if you just want to play CDs, then get the NAD C545bee, it will impress you.

jaxwired

prsamart, I used to own the NAD C545bee CD player and I can assure you it will take your system to a whole new level. It's a brilliant CD player and easily competes with pricier kit. But don't go for the C565bee which is much less special.

If you go the DAC route, I highly recommend using an Apple TV. That's what I'm using now and it sounds flawless with a high quality toslink cable.

jaxwired

Here's what I think, you should go buy a lottery ticket as you've hit a home run right out the gate! You will have a hard time improving on that system. Nicely done.

jaxwired