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newbie seeks advice

My dad was a big time audiophile when I was in my twenties many years ago. He started all my friends on that route in the 70's @ 80's. I drifted away when I started a business and it started eating all my resources (both time and money). Now, 40yrs later, I have inherited his system and find myself close to retirement, far behind the curve and wanting to update his system for myself. I would like to keep his core speakers and find some components to bring out the best in them. He had a pair of Bozak B-4000's backed on the high end with a pair of ESS Heil Elites. The system sounded very good to me when I visited him, but he was always having trouble with his amp and pre amp (an ESS 500 and ESS pre amp). I have been looking at a lot of hi-end used amps (Mcintosh, Levinson, Bryston, etc) because I think the Bozaks are power hungry. I really don't want to spend 20,30, or 40,0000 dollars on new equipment for a new hobby until I see if it sticks in retirement. Does anyone care to give me the benefit of your expertise on the subject? I would be very greatful.

kenmason

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gdnrbob
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@kenmason,
I, too, learned of high end stereo early, and had to give it up while I started my business, so I can commiserate.
I hate to say it, but your equipment is pretty old, and technology has only gotten better. I second Adg's advice and go try to get some listening time on speakers. The Bozak's and ESS were good in their time, but I think you can do better with a more current speaker.
If you are willing to buy used, you can save a lot of coin, and still get a super sounding system. 
That's what I did.
Bob

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