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Upgrade entire system, speakers first

I want to upgrade everything but thought I would start with speakers. Room is about 10 x 12 ft. Current system is Arcam alpha 8 integrated, Arcam CD and PSB bookshelf speakers on stands. Listen to mostly jazz and chamber music but would like to be able to listen to orchestral pieces as well. Budget for new system will be around $10K, thinking SS integrated, CD and speakers, new, not used. I would like to start with speakers now, maybe $4K and upgrade components 6 to 12 months later (cash flow!). Any suggestions for speakers appropriate to my small room would be appreciated (with comments on components to match in the future).
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tom_hankins
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I heard a system under your budget at my local dealer not to long ago that blew me away how good it was. This system really does click well together. The Source was the
Rega Saturn $2.4K
NAD Master series Integrated amp(M3) $2.8K
and Thiel PCS 3 way bookshelf speakers $3K
I'm sure you can get any or all of these components cheaper elsewhere, or used. This was a great sounding system and the Thiels would work well in your room. Not the deepest bass, but very good. Smooth, detailed, and a big sound.
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