Best set-up under $20K

Interesting, others will answer your question properly

You made me jump about seeing what my system would cost me if everything was stolen. Covid Times Prices went way up, coming back down some it seems.

$36.0 K does it

 

I’m a patient bargain hunter, probably get everything for $30.0 K

Thanks for the fun.

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4.0 K, TT, 2 tonearms (I could do without my 3rd arm easily enough)

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb0f4d-sam-small-audio-manufacture-reference-turntable-turntables?refsource=hifishark

1.5 K SUT for MC, 3 inputs

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164633673789?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=3708b0f0-51ba-11ee-8a1e-653134646537

3.0 K Allowance for 3 cartridges (MC, MM, Mono)

3.5 K Tube Tuner/Preamp

McIntosh Mx110z Tube Preamp Phono Tuner RECAPPED | eBay

4.5 K Amp with Remote Volume ....(I just picked one for an allowance)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125662697463?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=104f156a-51b7-11ee-8c1d-653134646537

1.5 K SACD/CD Player

https://www.highperformancestereo.com/digital/sony-scd-xa5400es.html

3.5 K Reel to Reel

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275733038587?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=33c7112c-51b8-11ee-bcc1-653134646537

0.5 K furman power controller

https://www.proaudiostar.com/furman-p-1800-pf-r-power-conditioner-surge-suppressor.html?utm_source=Google_Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmICoBhDxARIsABXkXlL5MwhGiLzuQalhHJT-Z5eJtVjE2zxPtsgIJjxw8QI0LiY1ODkJgU4aAsDsEALw_wcB

14.0 k New Pair of Klipsch La Scala Speakers (Majority of the cost naturally)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133831901132?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=314bce64-51b9-11ee-82c7-653134646537

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existing system

https://www.audiogon.com/systems/9511

 

 

 

 

 

Too many variables , your speakers like I did the weak link is the Xover 

like in most speakers under $25k since I have many I know first hand, 

the dac for sure would be next since music starts there good or bad.

At least 50-60% of your budget should be spent on all manner of cables. Trust me, I know what I hear. 

 

(that's sarcasm, for the humour impaired)

Agree that there are too many variables. Best to demo speakers then choose a pair.  Afterwards choose electronics, source components.  

@gfguimaraes what is your server/streamer and your DAC?  What kind of music do you listen to? What sonic changes and upgrades are you after from your current audio chain? What is your cabling?

My first recommendation would be getting rid of Airplay streaming through the Hegel. My assumption is the Hegel is a really good amplifier and has plenty of power, but can't imagine the streamer is world class.

I'd add a high end streamer since you indicate that is where you listen to most of your music. Aurender, Innuous, or Lumin would be great places to start. Find the right one that fits your needs (network player, transport, storage or no storage, DAC or no DAC, CD ripper or no, etc), but I personally would wire it direct with the ethernet port. Others may disagree with that observation.