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A rookie with 10K, seeking advise

I'm new to the HiFi world. I listen to a lot of female vocal and classical music. I like both digital and vinyl. I am using a pair of Wharfedale Linton heritage and PS Audio Stellar Strata. 

I know this is too broad a question, but with 10K budget, where can I wisely spend my money? I don't mind tubes and I don't mind used either.

Any advise is greatly appreciated!

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kumizi
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The Music Room online retailer has B stock Harbeth SLH 5 plus XD speakers with MSRP of $8000 on sale for under $5000.

 

Denafrips Pontus 2 DAC $1800 or Chord Qutest $2000ish

 

used Hegel H190 $3000 or H390 for $4000 (or similarly priced amp)

 

 

kumizi
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Whatever you do, do not waste the money on cables and power conditioners. That’s the very last 1-2% improvement after you’ve already got your reference system. Spending money on power conditioners instead of better speakers is the worst advice I’ve ever seen. Speakers have the most impact on your system. 

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