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$2000 budget -- what to buy?

A friend is about to buy his first non-mini audio system and has a budget of $2000, which he is willing to spend on new or used equipment. Any suggestions as to what kinds of components he might consider would be much-appreciated. I was thinking of recommending a used Linn Classik and a pair of Katan or Tukan speakers to keep things simple, or alternatively, a used Rega Planet, a used Creek integrated and Katan or Tukan speakers. What do you think?
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kurt_tank
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Your plan sounds decent, although I am not that familar with some of those components.

My brother-in-law was in the same boat a month or two ago, and this is what he got.

Basis 1400 turntable, w/RB 300 arm. - (used $850)
Grado Gold (new $125)
Thule Spirit IA 100 (100 wpc integrated amp) - (used $450)
Nad PP-2 phono preamp - (used $75)
Thiel CS .5 speakers - (used $600)

Total = $2,100 (Close enough to $2K)

(Yeah, I know, the Basis far outclasses the rest of his stereo, but it was my old turntable, and he loved not only the sound of it, but the looks as well. He built the rest of his system around that actually.)

Good Luck to you and your friend.
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