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Please Help Me Build A System Under 6k!!
Thanks for all the input on the system. In the end I decided to hold off on speakers for now and put the money into the rest of the system. So right on budget all in I ended up getting a Naim Uniti Star Integrated Amp with DAC/Streamer, a Rega Pla... 
Please Help Me Build A System Under 6k!!
Also thanks for the cable recommendation! 
Please Help Me Build A System Under 6k!!
Great thank you for the responses. I was actually looking at the Schiit Audio Ragnarok 2 integrated amplifier so it's good to hear some confirmations regarding the brand. I was looking at Music Direct's closeouts as well and saw Quad, Elac, JBL an... 
Please Help Me Build A System Under 6k!!
I should add a have an old pair of Monitor Silver RS-6s. I don't know if I should just use those vs buying something like the KEFs.  
What's the weak link in my system?
It's funny you say that inna you're right on the money; I got called away on an emergency short notice business trip a couple days ago and just got back tonight to find all this informaion. I''m so glad to see the discussion and thankful for the i... 
What's the weak link in my system?
Thanks so much everyone I really appreciate the time and thoughtfulness that went into these responses. I'm getting a ton of great information.  
What's the weak link in my system?
Thank you Frank I just read your post. I had never heard of those before I'll check them out!  
What's the weak link in my system?
Thank you Dave. I don't; my disposition is naturally diplomatic. Listening room is 18 x 22 with hardwood flooring and one door. I haven't installed any acoustical treatment so the walls and ceiling are sheetrock. I also have experimented some with... 
What's the weak link in my system?
Thank you willemj. As I said I'm a novice and don't want to throw good money after bad so I appreciate the information you've imparted.  
What's the weak link in my system?
Thank you loomisjohnson - I've been reading up on DACs - so many brands and reviews and opinions out there though it's a lot to sort through.  Thank you cd318  - that was an interesting read particularly in relation to recommended proper speaker p... 
What's the weak link in my system?
That kind of gets to the heart of the question I guess. Is the turntable the weakest link and if so is my other gear good enough to warrant buying a significantly better turntable because I can't afford to replace the turntable and the preamp, etc... 
What's the weak link in my system?
Thank you inna. I do use a Furman power conditioner. Your suggestions make sense though I'm wondering if it would make sense to just purchase a better turntable before putting money into a new cartridge and / or phono stage?  
What's the weak link in my system?
Thank you willemj interesting observations re: expectations. There could be something to that but I have to say when the vinyl playback is good - for ex. Hugh Masekela Hope 45 RPM - I think THIS is what music is supposed to sound like! I prefer th... 
What's the weak link in my system?
I would say the best way to describe what I don't like about the sound is:- Vinyl playback is good on Jazz / Jazz Vocalist Lps (Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole; Bill Evans, Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus, Art Pepper) and Blues but Lp...