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Best speakers for classical music 2k ?

I'm planning to purchase a Hifi system. I listen almost exclusively to classical music. I'm thinking about spending between $3k and $5k. What kind of system (CD player, amplifier, speakers) would you recommend? I think speakers are key. Which ones should I check out? I'm in the UK, but could possibly buy in Germany. Any good Hifi store in London? Thanks,

Heiner
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For speakers PMC TB-1 or Dynaudio Contour 1.3 $1000-1500

For CD Musical Fidelity A3cd $800-1000

For power: Musical Fidelity A300 Integrated Amp $1200-1500 (they make separates, which I recommend over the integrated, but it will double your cost)

If you want floorstanding speakers go for the Dynaudio 1.8. I think all of this stuff except Dynaudio is manufactured in the UK. You can probably find all of it used on this site somewhere and save yourself about a thousand. However, I recommend you listen to as many brands and combinations as possible before you buy.
lindeman59f7f
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For "classical" one kind of speakers will always outperform dynamic speakers, and that is HORN design! Check Edrgarhorns, Beauhorns or even Carfrae. I am not sure if it was last issue of Hi-Fi+, there is a extensive review on Edgarhorn Virtuosy. Good Luck!
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sdrconsultant
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best speakers in this price are the biro L/1. new about $1500, unbelievable imaging and clarity. our group has audiotned many and this is THE best speaker under $5000 BAR NONE! add a van alstine amp tube or solid state whatever your preference and this makes the best budget rear end in the businiess. this combo would also leave you $2500 for a front end. best wishes on your qwest.
sugarbrie
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In London or anywhere in the UK, go to Richer Sounds. They have several locations in London alone. The owner Julian Richer is a major player in Cambridge Audio. The Cambridge Audio D500SE is a very nice CD player for classical, and is cheaper Richer because no middleman distributor; probably about 200 British Pounds (List is $450US). B&W Speakers are great for classical. $2000 will get you a pair of floorstanding CDM-7NT, but for classical, I would probably opt a pair of the bookshelf CDM-1NT ($1200US) and get a pair of very very very good stands. The Nautilus 805 is $2000 new. You could get a used pair and once again get some very good stands like the Sound Anchors. Since we are shopping in the UK, for an amp take a look at one of the higher powered Creek integrated amps or Musical Fidelity.
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