If it were me...
I think the speakers you mentioned are good, but if you want to find a hidden gem try to find a pair of Sony SS-M9 speakers. Because of the name they never sold that well, but check and see what people here have said about them. The Sony is a really good speaker. You should be able to find them for between $1000-1200.
I would buy an Aragon 8008st or 8008bb (single ended vs. balanced) for about $1000-1300. I had one of these for many years and it is a rock solid amp that sounds better than an amp in this price range should sound.
For preamp try the Krell KRC 2 available here. Preamp is an area where many people will try to skimp but a good preamp makes all the difference in a stereo system. It is for sale for about $1200.
You can get a Sony SCD 777es for about $1375 which is a good deal on a good CDP which can be upgraded to an astounding CDP.
This will offer you a good sounding system. It will be better than most you hear, but at a much lower cost.
I think the speakers you mentioned are good, but if you want to find a hidden gem try to find a pair of Sony SS-M9 speakers. Because of the name they never sold that well, but check and see what people here have said about them. The Sony is a really good speaker. You should be able to find them for between $1000-1200.
I would buy an Aragon 8008st or 8008bb (single ended vs. balanced) for about $1000-1300. I had one of these for many years and it is a rock solid amp that sounds better than an amp in this price range should sound.
For preamp try the Krell KRC 2 available here. Preamp is an area where many people will try to skimp but a good preamp makes all the difference in a stereo system. It is for sale for about $1200.
You can get a Sony SCD 777es for about $1375 which is a good deal on a good CDP which can be upgraded to an astounding CDP.
This will offer you a good sounding system. It will be better than most you hear, but at a much lower cost.