I would spend more on speakers and power amp basically.
My suggestions:
1. Speakers: $2000
2. Power amp: $1000
3. Preamp: $800
4. Digital Source (CD player or Transport+D/A): $800
5. Cables: $400
I would recommend to purchase mint condition used stuff with your 5k budget. Good luck!
My suggestions:
1. Speakers: $2000
2. Power amp: $1000
3. Preamp: $800
4. Digital Source (CD player or Transport+D/A): $800
5. Cables: $400
I would recommend to purchase mint condition used stuff with your 5k budget. Good luck!