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system built around creek integrated amp

I'm looking into specifics about building around a Creek integrated amp. I already have a fairly nice main system and am interested in starting a 2nd system with the Creek integrated. Have heard it with a relatively cheap CD player,Ruark epilogues, and lord knows what kind of speaker wire. I should have asked. The sound was impressive for such an inexpensive system.

I'm looking to go cheap but still want good sound for a small room. The system is to be a no fuss CD-based system with a possible tuner.

What about the Sound Dynamics RTS-3 or the b&w 303's? Haven't heard the former, have heard the latter. Was impressed by its impressive soundstage and bass response. Like classical, jazz, and good Rock music like the Dead, Neil Young etc. I know the term "good Rock" is debatable and some would consider an oxymoron. But rock does demand a reasonable facsimile of an in-concert bass sound.

CD player? Don't know where to start at all as I haven't even purchased anything of a digital nature. Sony ES series??? Cambridge Audio?

Have heard that the Linn K-20 wire mates well with the Creek integrated amp. Where do you get this for a reasonable price?

Lastly, looking for a tuner that can pull in distant stations and contend with hills in rural southeast Mo.
Prefer tube sound here but am flexible.

Am not at all adverse to buying used stuff. Have posted this thread before but thought I'd try a different section to get some more advice, input etc. Thanks in advance for any help!
stlouisdan

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kenpo
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I have a Creek 5350 SE and I use Spendor S3/5s.
My wire is Nordost Flatline II. The Spendor's are a perfect,and I mean perfect match for the Creek. I used to own Totem Arro's, but the Spendor's are in another league, and they are cheaper! I will not be looking for a speaker for a very long time.
Front end is Bel Canto Dac 1.1, and Theta Pearl.
Sound is wonderful, and the Creek is plenty of power for the Spendor.
The only issue I had with the Creek is tansformer hum.
I solved most if it by further isolating the power supply from the chasis.
I used padded foam rubber, and screwed it down as tight as it would go without stripping.
The Creek is well built, and for 1500 you can't go wrong.
That solved most of the issue, and now hum is very very minimal.
Jim
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