First off, buy used. Look for mint condition gear, this is where you can really maximize your money.
The peachtree nova SE's are excellent bang for your buck. They sound great, look great, and offer the convenience of built in DAC (a good one), and numerous inputs, including optional bluetooth. A used 125SE, since they've been discontinued, may be available for around a grand, the 65's probably closer to $500.
In terms of speakers, a nice compliment would be Totem Rainmakers. Used pair probably around $600. So, the 65 and Rainmakers should bring you in on budget, and would certainly be a nice system to show off. Both come in cherry finish, and have a low profile aesthetic. I love good gear, but i don't necessarily want to clutter my living room with it. This is a very good, user friendly, low profile system that is very sharp. I have a 125se i am looking to part with, i simply dont use it anymore, though i will not give it away because they're too nice. it is mint. Email me if you're interested.
The peachtree nova SE's are excellent bang for your buck. They sound great, look great, and offer the convenience of built in DAC (a good one), and numerous inputs, including optional bluetooth. A used 125SE, since they've been discontinued, may be available for around a grand, the 65's probably closer to $500.
In terms of speakers, a nice compliment would be Totem Rainmakers. Used pair probably around $600. So, the 65 and Rainmakers should bring you in on budget, and would certainly be a nice system to show off. Both come in cherry finish, and have a low profile aesthetic. I love good gear, but i don't necessarily want to clutter my living room with it. This is a very good, user friendly, low profile system that is very sharp. I have a 125se i am looking to part with, i simply dont use it anymore, though i will not give it away because they're too nice. it is mint. Email me if you're interested.