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Sound System on $10K Budget

All, sorry if this has been asked a million times before. I am looking to build a home audio system from scratch and want to keep it under $10K. I have no idea where to start, and scrolling through this forum has just made me more overwhelmed. For context, I have a headphone setup (Meze Empyrean and HD 800S and a Vioelectric V280/1). Unfortunately, I haven't used the system in over a year--I find it too difficult given all the wires, turning my desktop on, etc. As such, I am looking to put in a home audio system that I can more casually listen to as I work, cook, etc.

The room I am putting the system in is 34 x 20 with 12 foot ceilings. I am looking for a system that is just all around good (jack of all trades master of none) given the budget. I will not be doing any room treatments, etc (not worth the marginal benefit and I am not looking for perfection here). The system will be used daily for TV and for music. As far as genres, I really like everything, but skew towards alternative/indie/pop/rock. I am guessing I will want a sub, but I have no idea and am flexible. I was thinking two loudspeakers, but I am flexible.

FWIW, I don't really believe in expensive cables and think it is a waste of the budget at this price point, but I am open to other opinions. I am open to buying used equipment (I actually prefer used equipment--I believe quality audio equipment should last forever). Overall goal is simplicity + all around good. 

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there are way too many options here and there is no such easy break down

 

yout best bet would go to a local dealer and listen to a system if you purchase dealer demos you can get a great value with the service support and guidance that only a dealer can provide.

for example we frequently loan or take back models to enable a client to purchase the system of their dreams over time bbby using trades or display loaners, that can be returned to allow for that clients budget to go even further.

 

we would have demo loudspeakers from 3k to 9k with a good integrated amp which has a built in dac

 

the unison research Due http://www.unisonresearch.com/en/products/unico-series/integrated-amplifiers/unico-due.htmldoes just that a high quality hybrid tube /solidstate integrated with agreat built in dac 3600 all you then need is a bluesound node 800

now you have a great tube preamp 100 watt solid state power amp

a sabre based dac all in one elegant box no interconnects needed just one digital cable only and of course a set of speaker cables.

 

or micromega M100.

then for loudspeakers the legacy focus signatures 9k

 

dave and troy

Audio intellect NJ

 

 

 

 

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