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What do you think of my selection?

Hello everyone,

I have been away from high end audio market for quite a long time. I have decided to purchase a new system. My budget is very low (about $3.5k), and I live in a small town that does not have a high-end audio shop. I think the closest city that might have a nice one is Denver which is about an 8 hour drive. On top of that, I am handicapped and do not drive, so it would be a hassle to find someone to drive me there and back.

I have been reading reviews and talking to some people, and I have chosen the following equipment:

Marantz SA- 8003 Audio CD Player
Marantz PM-8003 Integrated Amplifier
PSB Image T55 Tower Speakers

This fits in my budget (I need to get quality cables and a cabinet), and I can, in the futre upgrade if need be. My listen room is rather large (25' x 20') with hard wood floors and a high ceiling. I listen to mostly rock, blues, jazz, and classical.

Base on the information above, what do you think about the equipment that I have picked out? Is there something you would substitute? If there any other model that, for a little bit more money, would be noticeably better?

Any advise you can offer would be greatly appreciated!

Regards,
Kory
kory

Showing 1 response by mmarvin19

mmarvin19
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Hi Kory.
I live in a City (Tallahassee, FL) w/ no high end audio retailers. As this is the State capitol w/ 2 huge universities,one would think there would be sufficient demand from wealthy politicians, lawyers, lobbyists and tenured professors for a high end retailer to make some $$$. The nearest high end is in Gainsville - 2 hour drive.

Anyways. I used to own a pair of T45s and loved them. So I vote for the T55s. Also, as posted by Chayra, the AA deal on the Cambridge components is a great value. At the low end of high end, Cambridge has a great reputation.
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