New System for a greenhorn audiophile

I checked out millercarbon's link to his setup.  If he got all that stuff for $2K he's a very shrewd buyer!  Seriously,  I wouldn't squander $500 for wires for a $2K budget.  14 gauge zip cord works surprisingly well for speaker leads, and you can always replace it as funds become available.  Or try Blue Jeans online.

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$2K will go a lot further is you buy used.  Audiogon and Audio Mart are good places to start.  Seems to be a lot of churning in audio.  Except for Oppos and KEF LS50s, I've bought all my stuff used.