Cambridge Audio A3i Used (or A500 new) or Rotel (970-used or 971-used or 972-new) Integrated Amp; B&W DM602 or DM601 Speakers. Cambridge Audio D500 CD Player (or CD4SE used). Van Den Hul D102MkIII Interconnects or Nordost Solar Wind or Nordost Blue Heaven. MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire Speaker Cables (audioadvisor.com)
Musical system for under $2K?
My nephew stayed with us this past weekend, and was bitten by the "audio bug"...he now wants to put together an "affordable" music system for his appartment based around a CD player, an integrated amp, and a pair of monitor speakers. He listens mostly to classical and jazz, but also to rock from time to time. Any favorite combos? I'd prefer it if you limit your suggestions to systems that you own (or have owned) and that you have found to be musically accurate and satisfying over the long haul. His total budget, including stands, wire, and interconnects is just about $2000, and he is open to buying used if it helps him get more for his money. Thanks in advance for all your help. Deborah.