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time for a new system...what though

ive got a old used linn system and i want a more studio sound now or more of a musician in the room vibe.
so ive come here to ask if anyone has a reccomendations on a system for me..
i want a CD player and a Intergrated amp and a pair of speakers(standmounts for now)...
i'm into spending a grand(roughly) new or used on the amp and roughly the same on the other components---i would like to buy used though as it would keep the budget lower(aint rich).
i listen to guitar based music,rock,blues ect and some electronica.....i want to hear space around my instruments not all cluttered and some toe tappin factor as well....
i live in a remote area(no hifi shops) so some input would help in my research b4 i go and buy...
thanyou
joolz

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springbok10
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I've been doing extensive research for a system along the same budget and find that the following are top or near the top of most people's lists:
1. Rotel RCD-1072 New $699 - Editor's best buy - TAS or Creek CD 50 MkII - $1500 new
2. Creek 5350SE int amp - 85 WPC -New $1500 - $1K used - Stereophile Class A (I just bought it used)
3. Speakers: I have Proac Response 1s - older design, and Totem Signature 1s, which are both exceptional in upper frequencdies and tonal balance and would meet your $1K limit used, but dont go down far enough in the bass for what you listen to - TAS recommends Definitive Technology BP 7004 at $1,500 new which have a powered subwoofer section built in.

Just my 2 cents.
Good luck.
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