My last rodeo


Ready to buy new equipment after 20 years without.

I'm going to take this in steps and it may take me a year to a point where only minor tweaks may be all that remains. Ultimately, I may have about 30K available. 

I want to start with amp and speakers by telling you what I had. MFA 200C mono blocks, Audio Concepts Saffire III's with a pair of powered Sub 1's. The reason I mention this is because I was pleased with the results. As a matter of fact, I looked forward to coming home from work everyday to enjoy the music. A similar or better match would be great. Thanks

 

tburdwin

@soix 

Those are great recommendations, IMO. ;-)  A friend of mine, a professional musician, heard the small Acoras in Tampa last year and was blown away.  The video online is very alluring, even if it can't convey everything about them.  I've also always liked ProAcs (still using my original Response 2's with replacement drivers) and Joseph Audio (wonderful realistic mid-range).  I'd like to hear the Coda amp.  Tube amps can be wonderful but they're a lot of work.

@tburdwin 

What about the room it will be in? More important than any one component. Good luck ! 

@tburdwin 

Look at getting some used PS Audio BHK equipment.  Both the Signature preamp and the 300 mono blocks are hybrid,  with tube input sections so you can configure the sound to your tastes.  Together you should be able to get them for $9-10K, leaving you at least $20k for speakers and a streamer. Speakers are a more personal choice, so I’ll leave it to others for suggestions, but I will add another vote for getting an Aurender  streamer.  
 

All the best.

Have you budgeted for 5% of the overall budget to get out in the thick of audio world and receive demo's, or is it 0.01%, for the accompaniment's whilst using the Keyboard.

The idea of not receiving demo's when making plans to part with $30Kish on audio equipment is not good.