Help me down grade

Where will the new speakers be located (shelf, close to wall, et cetera) and how large is the room?

Also will you be keeping the TT and/or CD player, or are you looking for something more compact?

For wall/shelf mounting a pair of used Linn Kan II's (in good condition figure $400, or so) will sound good.

A used Linn Classik (all-in-one amp/CD + a tuner depending on the model) will mate well with the Kan's and the set should run less than $1500.

Unlike most speakers the Kan's do not suck when placed on the wall (they were designed for close to the wall placement).

You might also look into the small round Gallo speaker systems (two small/round speakers + their small powered sub).

Less expensive, but similar to the Gallo's, are Orb speakers (small round speakers + a small matching powered sub).

I'm familiar with tha Kan's and the early Gallo systems and would be fine with either.

Never listened to the Orb's.

What we use for casual listening (not listed with my system) is a Sharp SD-EX111 (all-in-one CD/tuner/amp) mated -w- small Polk RT15i speakers (placed on a bookshelf in the living room).

In that the speakers came from a local thrift ($15) and the Sharp was purchased @ closeout ($75 including shipping) this combo cost less the $100.

The Sharp retailed for $500 and the Polk's @ around $150.

If you are not in a hurry consider putting something inexpensive together like our Sharp/Polk combo.

Hi SD:

Don't post often as I haven't been out there/active in the hobby, as far as new gear goes, for many years due to cronic migraines.

I sometime respond to posts on older gear, when I feel that I may be offering good advice.

In this thread/case, since I've down sized from a few nice setups over the years, and I've set up a few systems with "close" to wall speaker placement...figured I'd add my 2 cents.

I still enjoy both the music and the hobby, just @ a more subdued rate than before.

Best regards,

DK