I think that was the point everyone was trying to get across with the $4800 amp you want to buy. Are you sure there isn't a cheaper option that sounds as good, like maybe Axiom's A1400-2, half the price
Man, those A1400-2's are bad boys for sure. But I would still need a pre-amp and phono stage.
I think the Luxman/M80 set-up for $6100.00 would easily rival systems in the 10k to 20k range.
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