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Budget Audiophile system under 2k

Helping a friend out who does not want to spend the 20k i did on my rig.
so...... as a starter audiophile type system, (9x14 room)   

what would you put together for ~2k ish.    

I was thinking Outlaw receiver and Elac speakers    Thoughts?

Thanks

mlapenta

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gsm18439
895 posts
 
I have done this more than once using preowned components. Specifically 

1) Audio Refinement electronics - integrated amplifier and CDP with/without tuner 
2) Speakers: Spica TC50 with proper stands or Celestion SL700
3) cables. 
The SL700 that should not be used with a sub. Both are pretty forgiving as to placement. 
The key is to be patient. 
gsm18439
895 posts
 
celtic66

I have never had any issues with either my or my friend's CDP. I did have to repair my integrated amplifier, and I did have to replace my friend's tuner. While that may seem a lot, it represents a 20+ year experience; and replacements are cheap. I got my friend two Spica TC50s (one for her living room and one for her office), and I have used SL700s in my bedroom also for 20+ years. The beauty of these items is that they continue to satisfy. I never think about upgrading. As you mention, they are all about the music. 
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