You have many choices, especially used "stuff". I would recommend Linn Majik (used, from 450-650)or Analog audio Puccini(see reviews on the soundstage archives, for both) If you preferance is "classical", i would go for "Majik", if you like more "involving" and "aggresive" (for rock, pop...)go for "...Puccini"(same price as Majik). Regarding speakers, Merlin TSM would work superbly with both (pricey, around 1.2K) Linn Tukan, Epos 12, Soliloquy 5.0..( from 500-800)would be great with Majik,while AA Puccini would require more "laid back" speakers like Opera Seconda, Tannoy R2..etc. Cables also depends, Kimber more involving, or Mit less...etc. Good Luck!
need recs for 2 way system
ok guys I am new to 2 way hifi and need recomendations for a cd player with tolink outs(nak 5 or amc 8b?) a amp (thinking of tubes)and some smaller speaks. I have auditioned a setup(thule cd.vtl amp and vienna monitors)I loved it but the $4000 is real steep for me right now.It will be in a 8*12*15 room for now. Needs to be the best comprimise for pure audiophile sound/dollar.I listen to mainly classical music but the system needs to play everthing well(xcept rap).