Originally Posted By: CV
I'd still like to have a dedicated 2-channel music setup, but I get distracted by other things. What pair of speakers would you go for in up to a $5k budget?


I'd like to hear this system:

The Vincent SP-331 (hybrid tube and solid state amp) is The Absolute Sound's Editor's Choice Award winner for 2008, and their Amplifier of the Year 2007!

can be had for about $1,100

The companion SA-31 Hybrid Preamp is also an Absolute Sound's Editor's Choice winner for 2008, and is only $599 retail.

Thiel SCS4 bookshelf speakers about $2000.

REL Britannia subwoofer. about $2,100.

Sony XDRF1HD FM tuner $79.
MMF 5.1SE turntable with Goldring 2400 cartridge about $1100.

I'd take a chance with this rig at about $7,200.








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