I would get the best Arcam integrated and CD-player I could afford along with the Vandersteen 2Ce. I would also look at the PSB or Paradigm speaker lines for alternatives to the VS. I agree with previous posts that at this price point I would look to an integrated, unless you choose speakers that could be driven by 35 watts. In that case, I would get a Goldpoint Passive Volume Control (New $400 w/2 inputs), a Creek phono stage and Music Reference RM10 MkII (New $1,950) amplifier and sensitive speakers. I use a Lightspeed Attenuator ($450 - single input) with the Music Reference and it is a SOTA combo in the context of much more expensive combos I own and have owned.
The $5000.00 Complete System Challenge
I have an exciting challenge for the Audiogon community....
If you had a Rega P7 turntable already, but need all other components of your system, what would you buy not to exceed $5000?
Need: Amp, Pre, CD Player, and Speakers
Used items are ok.... assume current Audiogon classified pricing.
Would you spend most on speakers? Most on Amp? You guys tell me....
If you had a Rega P7 turntable already, but need all other components of your system, what would you buy not to exceed $5000?
Need: Amp, Pre, CD Player, and Speakers
Used items are ok.... assume current Audiogon classified pricing.
Would you spend most on speakers? Most on Amp? You guys tell me....