I would use most of the amount for a set of good speakers - fx. Sonus Faber Concerto which is a very musical speaker with Jazz and Classical music! In my opinion the Linn stuff ist mostly overpriced - and I would say that you can have better equipment for the price... I would recommend a Denon solution with a really good amp called PMA-1500R, the cd-player DCD-1450 and tuner TU-255. Here you have a system that's within your price range and will beat most of the competition...
Neophite needing advice
Hi - I am looking to buy a new music system (a CD player, an integrated amplifier, a tuner, and good bookshelf speakers), but have very little experience with the equipment part of the project - could anyone recommend a setup for up to $1500 to produce a good sound? I mostly listen to classical music and jazz. Thanks a lot.