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What is the best system one can make under $5000

Hi,
I am new to speakers in general and have a couple of decent headphones. What is the best system one can hope to create with a budget of $5000. It is ok to include second-hand components as well. It should allow a turntable and at least one optical input and headphone output.

The listening area is 13ft X 20ft.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

neo_the_one
jl35
3,918 posts
 
according to Audio Advisor, it's a clearance item, and no more can be ordered.  whether or not that's a marketing ploy...
jetter
2,949 posts
 
It is still shown as current on the Optima/Nuforce products webpage.  I remember Audio Advisor was out of them and then had more to sell.  I like mine but only have tube amps (Dynaco st70s) to compare it to.
jl35
3,918 posts
 
I use mine with Salk SongTowers, in second system,  and it is excellent
jl35
3,918 posts
 
though the Belles Aria Integrated is also excellent and may be an even better overall value since the OP wants phono
soix
8,636 posts
 
Nice catch on the Hegel @ethos123. Here’s a link to another H160 for $2k but may be somewhat negotiable and still under budget with the Revels.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649455519-hegel-h160-integrated-amplifierdac/

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis94532-revel-performa3-f206-gloss-black-trade-in-full-range

To the OP, in a prior post you listed a turntable and phono preamp in your current system. Are you looking to replace them too within this budget or just have an input for them? I’m a little confused here.
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