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Help me build a system

It's been almost 4 years since my last purchase, and I'm surprised that I've contained my urge to upgrade for so long. But now that I have enough funds and resources to put together another system, I would very much appreciate your help on putting together a system for classical music only.

My room is about 12' by 14' carpeted and I have about $3000/new to play with.

I've already been auditioning a whole bunch of gears and I'm set on Consonance CD120 Linear to start with.

Now the most difficult part, the speakers. I'm so open minded that basically all of the speakers I've auditioned so far, although vastly different, sounded good to me. I'm looking for a near-full range experience with emotional involvement.

Please help!
octaviankim
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sufentanil
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For classical music, you're going to need dynamic speakers. There are a lot of choices. One such option consists of PSB Stratus Gold or Silver speakers, with a strong integrated such as a Plinius 8200 or Musical Fidelity A308cr.

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chadnliz
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I would also look at Vandersteen as they are a great performer at real world price......Vandersteen speakers are for those who know what they want and just wish to enjoy music and not stay on the purchase treadmill.
flrnlamb
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lol. Surely you must go through the post here on the Gon entitled "best speakers you ever heard!" (lol). Perhaps your pair is in that post!?
Otherwise, you're gunna have to try something, and compare!!
Remember, EVERYONE ends up with different gear! Thus, it's all personal preference. good luck
joekapahulu
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I would be interested in what people recommend for a new system in the $5-6 range...just power, speakers and cd. I have been looking at the Rega for the cd (1k) and am interestd in maybe a tube integrated for like 2k then figure 3k for speakers...I have heard the Gallos and liked them. All my stuff is vintage (almost as old as me) works fine but I figure I can do better via modern...existing is Mcintosh MA5100, SAE 2900,2200 and Ohm C2s. Suggestions? BTw eclectic tastes, older jazz (Miles, Pass, Trane), female vocals (Krall, Allyson, Ronstadt) acoustic guitar (Hawaiian and fingerstyule), singer songwriter, Eagles type stff.
undertow
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Joekapahulu
"I have heard the Gallos and liked them. "
Try out the new Zu Druids....Go look at the 6moons audio review site, and many others, there are pretty much good comparisons and contrast to the Zu vs. Gallos and many others in your price range, plus with the exact music you mention will be excellent, also only take very small power amps with full range results.
Good Luck
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