Good $10K systems


Semi's thread "Are we Stupid" has several very good points that should answered in his thread, but where Semi' slightly laments that a good $10K is not possible today. I thought this is a might be good topic. What good sounding $10K sytsems you can construct?

Basic assumptions to use are that this is for an average room size. Second, this is a "new" $10K system (not used that would be too easy). It must be a decent, "good", sounding system - be honest, no jokes please. You can treat the source as a Multi Format Player, and or Phono Package. Those meeting the $10K with phono and multi-format player, please be clear complete on components in the phono set-up.

No magical discounts, please.

Here's my straw dog:
1. Speakers, Magnepan 1.7 at $1990.00
2. Pick your favorite seperate amp intregrated amp between $1000.00 to $4000.00. Saves buying an extra cable and there are really good intregrateds.
Here's an example: Marantz's PM-KI-Pearl for less than $3000.00
3. Multi Format Player Oppo 83SE $895.00
4. Rega 3-24 Turntable $895.00
5. Rega RB301 arm $495.00 with add on VTA $150.00
6. Orttfon 2M Black cartridge $669.00

Rough Rounded-up Subtotal is $8120.00

9. $1880.00 for cables and or upgrading phono pre-amp.

A very decent $10K system.
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Naim entry level integrated, ATC bookshelf speaker, and Rega 3. Well under and wonderful. It is folly to think you need to spend more.
OK I'll try. Small room, nearfield listening

Harbeth H3PSR (2000)
Rogue Cronus (1800)
Sound Anchor stands (600)
Rega P5, Benz Ace (2100)
Audience Line Conditioner (2100)
Oppo CD/DVD player (300)
V-Dac outboard DAC (300)
Audience Cables (800)
C'mon, for $10K there are a gzillion different good systems you can put together, for most normal sized rooms.

Pick a decent but not excessive tube pre-amp, a Class D power amp specifically designed to work with a tube pre-amp (like Wyred), and the speakers of you choice to fit your room.
PLINIUS 9200 2000
OR
PLINIUS SA 102 2500
PLINIUS M-8 1700
TOTEM WINDS 4000
MSB PLATIUM DAC 1500
MSB ILINK 1000
ANALYSIS PLUS CABLES 600-800
BEATS A $50,000 SYSTEM