I had such a clever response nearly completed when I left the page and lost it all. Now I must to condense the wisdom. Prepare yourself.
If you had $10k to spend,
( I'd suggest seeking financing for an $10k. haha-joke).
I will preface my remarks with full disclosure that you are reading a recommendation by someone who is enjoying his 2nd double of Jethro T. Boots Kentucky Whiskey. CVS $8.99. Really tastes about the same as the $80 Japanese whiskey I had last week.
As the acknowledged weakest link in audio is the speakers,
you start there. Spend 6-12 months investigating what you want.
Find what you like. Not what somebody else likes. $4k is the max
you spend here. Leaves $6k. I am pretty good at math.
Then you will know what type and how much power you need.
Your two brands to choose from are: Pass Labs and Line Magnetic.
If your speakers require massive power then I will offer a 3rd choice
for amplification. Magtech by Sanders.
You buy everything used. From the original owner. Under 1 year old.
For a source-Stream with your own computer. Hardwire ethernet to your DAC to your router. Buy a Preamp/Dac combo for $1k. $5k left.
Pay $700 for a lifetime subscription to Roon. $4,300 left.
Hire an electrician to install 2 dedicated runs to your HiFi.
The cost of this will vary. Include the ethernet line. I did
it for $350 at my house. Likely you will spend $1k.
$3,300 left.
Cables.com. Buy used interconnects. Buy Kimber cables.
Budget $1k. $2,300 left.
Buy 6 each 2' x 4' absorbing panels. Cost $60 each if you buy
new or $30 each if you make them. If you have a hard surface floor
get an area rug. Deal with windows with drapes. Cost $500.
$1,800 remaining.
If you have LPs, buy a used Rega TT and a Schiit audio Phono stage.
End of original $10k.
That's all folks!!
If you had $10k to spend,
( I'd suggest seeking financing for an $10k. haha-joke).
I will preface my remarks with full disclosure that you are reading a recommendation by someone who is enjoying his 2nd double of Jethro T. Boots Kentucky Whiskey. CVS $8.99. Really tastes about the same as the $80 Japanese whiskey I had last week.
As the acknowledged weakest link in audio is the speakers,
you start there. Spend 6-12 months investigating what you want.
Find what you like. Not what somebody else likes. $4k is the max
you spend here. Leaves $6k. I am pretty good at math.
Then you will know what type and how much power you need.
Your two brands to choose from are: Pass Labs and Line Magnetic.
If your speakers require massive power then I will offer a 3rd choice
for amplification. Magtech by Sanders.
You buy everything used. From the original owner. Under 1 year old.
For a source-Stream with your own computer. Hardwire ethernet to your DAC to your router. Buy a Preamp/Dac combo for $1k. $5k left.
Pay $700 for a lifetime subscription to Roon. $4,300 left.
Hire an electrician to install 2 dedicated runs to your HiFi.
The cost of this will vary. Include the ethernet line. I did
it for $350 at my house. Likely you will spend $1k.
$3,300 left.
Cables.com. Buy used interconnects. Buy Kimber cables.
Budget $1k. $2,300 left.
Buy 6 each 2' x 4' absorbing panels. Cost $60 each if you buy
new or $30 each if you make them. If you have a hard surface floor
get an area rug. Deal with windows with drapes. Cost $500.
$1,800 remaining.
If you have LPs, buy a used Rega TT and a Schiit audio Phono stage.
End of original $10k.
That's all folks!!