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Haven’t been in forums in years. Previous audiophile that got burned out from audio fever of chasing the grail of audio nirvana. Previous system was Merlin VSM MXE with Ars sonum filharmonia with cardas golden ref cables. Interested in getting a quality 2 channel system. Requirement are full range speakers, integrated amp which can be tube or SS, and high end streaming device. No hard media will be used. I want this to be simple with fewer components/cables. Dac in amp or streaming device. Will be used in dedicated room that shares my HT. Will buy preowned from here. Typically listen to classical, jazz, crooners, acoustic. Budget 12-15k. 

jhurst
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jeffreyw
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@mrskeptic 

+1

You forgot to mention shoe size😁

@jhurst 

I was thinking of recommending any of the McIntosh integrateds, but the clarity may not be up to par with your expectations. The musicality is fantastic, though, and those integrateds can power anything. Also, the DA2 module is fantastic! I have a very high-end DAC and enjoy comparing both. You need a $5K DAC to better the MAC. 

As far as speakers, a previous poster mentioned the KEF LS 50 Metas. You need to have a listen. I can not believe what these speakers do, a price/performance steal. 

Best of luck!

vthokie83
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All in one speakers (including DAC, streamer, amps, room corrections): Dutch and Dutch 8C, KEF LS 60......would be worth auditioning. Just speakers: Fyne Audio, Tannoy, and Joseph Audio (but you'd have to buy used for Joseph Audio.

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thecarpathian
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@soix ,

Yes, I hope when he decides, he doesn't 'loose' a lot of 'base'.

wolf_garcia
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I sense a robot voice. I think the best way to read this is with an "Arnold" voice in your head.

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asvjerry
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...IQ is larger than shoe size...

If OP is a 'bot...'friendly....for now'.

Be nice to the future overlords...😏

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