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My jazz collection told me to get a *real* system
Thanks, folks, this is very helpful so far. I live in the South Bay, so I'll see about brick-and-mortar shops (open to suggestions if anyone is in the SF area).I'm open to tube gear if I'm not going to get the best out of my jazz collection withou... 
My jazz collection told me to get a *real* system
Besides, speakers are half the system, at least.Interesting. I guess my impression has been that I need to stretch the most on the table and cart. 
My jazz collection told me to get a *real* system
So let me ask this: Why not enjoy the benefits of incremental system upgrade rather than waiting? I mean, I'm sure flipping the switch on a whole new system would be really satisfying, but it's also pushing it down the road a couple of years rathe... 
My jazz collection told me to get a *real* system
Integrated: NAD 320BEEPhono amp: PP-2Table: NAD 533Speakers: Epos M5sIC and cables: TransparentI'm looking to build a system that's really able to do justice to early Blue Notes and the like. And then I want to leave it alone for a long time. 
My jazz collection told me to get a *real* system
Thanks, Charles. Epos M5s on the speakers. I'll get around to upgrading those but they're nice enough for now. Might just stick with that line or look at KEFs based on a jazz-loving friend's recommendation.Honestly, the tube scene scares me. I fee... 
CD players = dead?
I got rid of a 2000 CD collection a few years ago in favor of building vinyl and hi-res digital. I own 0 CDs now and my 13-year-old, seldom used Arcam 73 is dying, and I’m *still* wondering about getting a replacement transport. Reason being that ...