Looking to build a system for under $5k


Hello,

I am brand new to audio and looking to put a system together for around/under $5k all in. Any recommendations?

This would be mainly for CD audio but expandable for phono in the future. I have a small bedroom that I am dedicating as a music room upstairs in a cape cod style home. So it has angled walls that follow the roof line.

Looking for components that offer the biggest bang for the buck. I've done some research over the last couple of months and it seems like the Vandersteen 1Ci might be a good cornerstone to design a system around.


Thanks,

Joe

audionoobie

Showing 1 response by oleschool

Used ,and again used ! 

 I would  get a quality intergrated for sure, it"s the way to go .  jmho  Used speakers and power from a solid member here . I would probly go new on digital myself.(although i have a used bel canto dac i bought here and love) and eventually definately used on cables and cords.

     I can name a bunch of stuff i would buy but thats something you will need to decide.Spend some time here on the forum researching things and opinions,go listen to some gear.

      I am into much of the same music myself, spend the bucks on speakers ,( used subs come around often ) The sub can be a  great addition to most sytems when done right ,usually two .But can easily be added later when you have say 4-1k to spend imo ,Then power , I would be spending atleast half on used speakers.Names like Acoustic zen,Proac,Vandy,Fritz and zu come to mind. Then probly 1-2k on used power again bought here from a solid member. I would then  spend the rest on a new solid digital setup  possibly a nicer used setup .Wait awhile then start to play with used cables every setup is different ..

Best of luck, but hang on this auudiophile thang gets addicting .
cheers