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Getting the Upgrade Bug Again

I just listened to some CJ gear this weekend. It was the ET3 SE pre-amp coupled with the Classic 60 SE amp. Not that I am unhappy with my current integrated amp, but clearly this is a step upwards.

I want to stay with tubes and would prefer to purchase new gear. So is there anything else I should listen to that is in the same price range of the CJ gear, which is $9,500.
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roscoeiii
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Greginnh,

I think you are doing things in the wrong order here. Speakers (and their fit with your room) will make the most difference to the sound of your system. I'd suggest settling on speakers first, and then figure out what amp works best with them.

Again, an audio show would be very helpful (and in audio shows, speakers are easier to evaluate than the gear that they are paired with, IME).
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Yeah, around $10k you have a ton of options. Off the top of my head from shows and other auditions:

Harbeth 40 or 40.1 (great suggestion Noromance)
Salk Exotica 3s
Vapor Nimbus (long wait time tho)
PSB Imagine T3

I'll report back with more ideas after AXPONA this weekend.
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