The SP Timepiece mini
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=48306.0
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=48470.0
Athough the smaller brothers of the Timepieces they are very similar:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue30/sptech_2.htm
'These speakers are among a handful of speakers that literally define the concept of "value" in the high-end audio price/performance ratio. Today that ratio needs supercomputing assistance to unravel hyperbole from fact. When I listen to my Timepiece 2.1 speakers, I am the sound of one hand laughing because, these speakers are among the best I've ever heard at any price.'
At $2995 cheaper than your 5k limit. Put the difference into better source components - the SP's deserve it.
The amps I recommend are the D100's from channel island audio if the new digital amps take your fancy:
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=48465.0
But for untimate performance you really can't go past the Hugh Dean Soraya:
http://www.aksaonline.com/buying/buying_price.html
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread/t-108756.html
Not the most expensive amps about - but simply the best.
For source I recommend computer audio from a modded Squeezebox. The ultimate in convienience, and now sound quality:
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=42526.0
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=38027.0
The above is not the most expensive system on the planet, but is certain to be amongst the best.
Thanks
Bill
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=48306.0
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=48470.0
Athough the smaller brothers of the Timepieces they are very similar:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue30/sptech_2.htm
'These speakers are among a handful of speakers that literally define the concept of "value" in the high-end audio price/performance ratio. Today that ratio needs supercomputing assistance to unravel hyperbole from fact. When I listen to my Timepiece 2.1 speakers, I am the sound of one hand laughing because, these speakers are among the best I've ever heard at any price.'
At $2995 cheaper than your 5k limit. Put the difference into better source components - the SP's deserve it.
The amps I recommend are the D100's from channel island audio if the new digital amps take your fancy:
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=48465.0
But for untimate performance you really can't go past the Hugh Dean Soraya:
http://www.aksaonline.com/buying/buying_price.html
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread/t-108756.html
Not the most expensive amps about - but simply the best.
For source I recommend computer audio from a modded Squeezebox. The ultimate in convienience, and now sound quality:
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=42526.0
http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=38027.0
The above is not the most expensive system on the planet, but is certain to be amongst the best.
Thanks
Bill