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Buget system idea?

I currently own Magneplanner 2.7's, Rotel RB 960 (60w x 2, dual mono), Rotel RB 960 Preamp, and my CD player just quit working.

Being married I must try to spend around $2000 and $3000 max, on the whole system, to get a new sound. Only interested in 2 channel audio.
I am trying to sell the Maggies and go box again.

I have been looking into used Musical Fidelty X-ray CD, X-150 integrated with Paradigm Studio 60's, V3. Of course I have no idea how this will sound because there is only ONE audio dealer where I live, and he doesn't have much to choose from. I am going purely on reviews.
I will get a chance to actually listen to the studio 60's in a couple weeks.
Also looking into Njoe Tjob CD, and still threatening to go tubes. According to most on here, the Jolida 302b with EL34's seems to be a winner, or Primaluna Prologue 2.

What do you all think? Tubes / SS ? I wish I could spend more, but that will have to wait until later.
mab2112

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mab2112 OP
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I thank all of you for your responses. I did want to add a little detail that may help.
I want to get rid of the maggies only because my wife hates their size and because of the power needed to make them come to life. I know the maggies are awesome sounding. If it weren't for my wife, I wouldn't even consider selling them. Also I am leaning towards Tubes and heard tubes and maggies aren't the best combo.
Also, the maggies sound great if you have them turned up a bit and have some high current going into them. I live in a condo so I don't really play anything at extreme volume levels.
I am just ready for something new. I have had this system for around 7 or 8 years, time for a change.
mab2112 OP
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Not into LP's anymore, so no need for phono inputs or turntables.
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