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Advice for Neophyte Assembling a System

Greetings. I am in the process of researching system options for a listening room and would greatly appreciate any advice for selecting components. The listening room measures 16'6" long x 17'4" wide (components/speakers against this wall) with a 10' ceiling. Two sides are glass and two are solid. I listen mainly to rock, pop and alternative music and appreciate a good, deep bass. The budget is ~$40k. 

Wondering whether separates or an integrated amp would be the way to go? I've listened to the Wilson Sabrinas driven by a Linn amp (not sure which), which sound great but am wondering what other speaker/amp combinations would be worth auditioning? Would the Esoteric F-03A integrated at 30Wpc be adequate to drive the Sabrinas at moderate to loud levels in a listening room of the above dimensions?

Any thoughts and insight would be sincerely appreciated.

Thanks for your consideration.   
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erik_squires
16,058 posts
 
Well ....
For the music you like, have you thought about vintage or reproduction horns?  You could get plenty of output, use a smaller integrated, possibly tubed, and have plenty left over for room treatment and power.

https://greatplainsaudio.com/

Best,

E
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sleepwalker65
832 posts
 
Think room treatments. Glass needs to be tamed. 
vanquish OP
7 posts
 
Thank you all for the great advice. Very much appreciate it. Bob, I am in Dallas and have visited our sole high-end dealer on several occasions. I agree there is no substitute for auditioning components. Unfortunately, the local dealer doesn’t seem that interested in helping.  The glass sides of the room has fabric shades so hopefully they will help mute the effect of the glass. Thanks again for taking the time to answer. 
gdnrbob
4,444 posts
 
@OP, 
It looks like Audio Concepts is in Dallas is a Vandy Dealer. Have you checked them? If you have, and found them unhelpful, I would call Richard Vandersteen directly. Leave a message and he will call the next day. Trust me.

Second, fabric shades should help with reflections, but you can also hang a blanket temporarily to see if it helps. Room correction though necessary, can be fun. Use your imagination.
Bob
tlong1958
158 posts
 
@millercarbon Half the total system budget for cables and tweaks? Seriously?
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