Best gently used setup for under $6k

Quote from OP...
"What are some good set ups it should consider?"

Do you really want to know what I have or want to have. Or for that matter what the rest of A'gon members have or want to have? Give it a few days and you'll have dozens of systems to choose from. But which one will be the right one for you?

I suggest you go out and start listening to as many speakers as possible and start making a short list of the ones that sound the best to you. After all, the speakers are by far the most important, critical and subjective component in the entire system. So find these first. Then select an amp that will properly drive them. Then look at your analog sources. Do it this way and you'll be on the right path to find the system thats best for you. And not a bunch of strangers on the internet who will never hear it in your listening room.

But if you really want my recommendations as meaningless as they may be...

Thanks for the responses. I actually decided that it was silly to upgrade my turntable or build a system around LP's when I own so much great music on CD. Also, there's a good chance that I'll be moving to a MUCH bigger place in the next 6 months, which means I'll probably want a different setup for that room.

I've always loved B&W and McIntosh. I know there is better value to be had with other brands, but it occurred to me that going with these guys means that I'll have no problem if I decide to sell or trade up later.

I went in thinking I'd buy the B&W 805's, but was blown away by the PM1's. Not only were they more optimal for my small room setup and less expensive than the 805's, but in a head-to-head comparison I actually found them better/more musical over a much wider selection of source material. Blown away by the PM1's.

I'm currently pairing it with the McIntosh MAC6700 Receiver since they didn't have the MA5200 in stock.When it arrives in a month, I'm sure I'll just want to keep the 6700. But honestly, is there any good reason to have an amp that puts out 200 watts per channel when the PM1's only need 90-100?

If I do decide to take the MAC5200 when it arrives, I'l probably pick up the B&W PV1D sub or the ClearAudio Concept turntable.

Any thoughts on this setup for an office/listening room?

"I know there is better value to be had with other brands"

Don't short change your set-up or think you need to make an excuse for buying McIntosh or B&W just because others on this board or others may have disparaged them. Both are excellent brands and both will give you many great hours of listening satisfaction. They are leaders for a reason.

I have owned tons of different brands, some much more expensive and some much less, but have found that the ones which I thought gave me the best value, were the ones which put a smile on my face regardless of of the brandame. If they make you happy, that's all that counts!

To second what Michaela just wrote......nothing wrong with B&W/McIntoch. I have owned products from these two brands as well as other brands like Linn, Audio Research, Cary, Conrad Johnson, etc. After many years of trial and error I have come to one realization; you don't need to spend lots of money to get it right!

No better feeling than being extremely happy and satisfied with best value products you can get. My current set-up may cost much less than a set-up based on the products mentioned above but I couldn't be any happier!!!!!!!

Just find the right synery and, like Michaela expressed, that's all it counts if it makes you happy!

Per Bgupton...
"I went in thinking I'd buy the B&W 805's, but was blown away by the PM1's"

Now your talkin' Brother!
Unlike your first post where you were running the risk of starting a popularity contest, now your telling us what YOU LIKE! Way to go! After all, what sounds best to you, in your room, is really the only thing that matters. Sounds like the PM1's are the right speaker for you.

Nothing wrong with McIntosh/B&W either. Whether one likes them or not, they are market leaders and hold their resale value. And like most Alpha Dogs, they will always be challenged by others. If you like them - buy them! Its your system, not ours. Happy listening.