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Any audiophiles in Israel or Europe here?

In a few months, at age 60, I will be embarking on an amazing adventure.  I will be moving overseas to Israel, G-d willing, and arriving soon thereafter will be 1 or 2 stereo systems, 1100+ LPs, 400+ cassettes, and 600+ CDs.  Between now and then, I’ll probably acquire a Bluesound Node 2i also and wanted to see if I was able to network with other audiophiles in the Holy Land.  

The voltage there is 230V/50 Hz and most of the gear that I currently have is dual voltage that looks like if you change a fuse and the power cord, it will convert to 220-240 and down to 50 Hz.

Currently, I have the following gear:

LIVING ROOM SYSTEM:
Acurus DIA100 integrated amp
Ariston RD80 SEL/Jelco arm/Grado ZC+ cartridge TT
Schiit Mani phono stage
Cambridge Audio Azur 840C CD player
Nakamichi DR2 cassette deck
NAD 4300 tuner
Monitor Audio R700MD w/24” heavy steel stands

BEDROOM:
Custom Fleawatt 3116 amp
Custom Fleawatt tube buffered passive pre
Omega Super 3XRS speakers
220V Meridian 504 tuner
Oppo DV 970 cd/dvd player

I would consider trading the Fleawatts and/or Acurus for a Node 2i or British shoe box sized integrated w/phono; otherwise, this is the system that will go with me.  I may also sell off the bedroom system before I leave too.  Any thoughts or recommendations?  Thanks for your kind comments :)

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gregm
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@lou_setriodes I live in the EU and I can assure you that electronics (amps, dacs, etc), TTs, etc, are reasonably priced here by hi-end standards -- surprisingly so. Better still, dealers & manufacturers can be very accommodating when it comes to discounts & payment terms.

The market for used items is also quite good.

But of course, setting up a hi-end system is expensive and, for sure, you have other costs to worry about as well! Good luck
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