Help a recovering audiophile build a system


Hello there! I have been out of this hobby (sickness) for about 2 years now. In 2008 I sold my entire system (look up Beauty and the Beasts) and decided to take a little breather. I am now ready to get back into this hobby, determined this time to stay focused on enjoying the music and not spend a ridiculous amount of money (no more than $4K per component).

My system now consists of a pair of Sonus Faber Cremona monitors and a huge digital music library. I am looking for advice on the following:

Integrated Amp
DAC
CD transport (instead of a DAC a CDP that has digital inputs would be nice)

My goals are clarity, dynamics, and speed with just a touch of sweetness.

Thank you in advance for your help!
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Showing 2 responses by inna

I would start with ipod touch and Grado headphones and see how much I really want to go into that repetition.
Thank you. Well, ipod is, let's say, $400 and Grado $300-$650. Not a pocket change but not too much. And you could easily sell the Grado and give your ipod to your brother.
Whatever you decide - good luck.