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You could also get all in one streaming powered speakers with phono stage pre amp from Kanto YU4, YU6 etc or Triangle or Klipsch. I have a spreadsheet with a feature list at www.mcmullon.com/activespeakers.ods. Having HDMI inputs for TV so the remote powers up speakers with the TV is ideal .Same pro

I have those already so asked the Ai for the difference, here's what it said: Here’s a straight comparison between the KEF LSX II LT speakers you’re looking at from Costco and the Kanto YU6 powered bookshelf speakers — to help you decide which sounds better for your needs: 🔊 Sound Quality & Performa

You could sell the a5+ and get the Kanto Yu4/Yu6 as an upgrade. Built in BT, phono pre, usb + optical dac for computer and tv. Keeps your set up simple and similar to what you have.

As the Behringer UFO is giving you line out a pair of Edifier powered speakers from $100 might provide more bass and a better stereo. Going for Edifier r1280bs with the option of adding a sub-woofer might be sufficient and affordable whilst not increasing the clutter. Going for Klipsch the Fives whi

Many powered speakers include a phono stage but all include line level RCA so you can get a turntable with a built in phono stage or an external phono pre-amp. Ruark, Triangle have such speakers as well as Kanto YU4, YU6 and TUK.

Doubtful. Cheapest speakers I know of that would sound decent and fit your requirements of an optical would be from Kanto. Look at the YU4 or YU6. The ORA gets good reviews for a little less, but have usb in and not optical. YU 4 cost a bit under $500 and can be found on sale for about $360-400 in c