Complete 2.0 System for Under $3k?

Yes, we need more. Size of room, music tastes, loud or moderate volume, can you deal with tubes, stay away from tubes, like bass, lots of bass, is a remote a must...

We can help you if you just give us some additional information.

Appreciate all of the responses and assistance so far.

I did do a search, but did not find what I was looking for, perhaps due to my poor IT skills.

Here is more information:

Room dimensions would be approximately 15' X 20'.

Musical tastes run the gamut - classical, classic rock, world music, binaural meditation, hard rock, rap, etc.

I can definitely deal with tubes. From what I have read, it seems as though people are mixed as to the value in my price range vs. solid state.

I like bass, but not so that it is overwhelming. I would rather have full tonal range than thumping bass.

Volume would be moderate, I am definitely not looking to bring the house down.

I would like to run my computer through the system if at all possible.

A remote would be nice, but is certainly not a necessity.

My thought was to invest most of the money in a pair of speakers that I could keep for many years (the new Aperioan Versus Grand Towers seem to get good reviews and I can either wait for them to show up on the secondary market or find a discounted demo model).

Next, I was planning on a used Rega P3, which seems like I am spot on with most of the recommendations given.

I wanted to get "good enough" components for the rest to get much enjoyment for the next several years while I slowly upgrade the electronics.

Is that a good plan or would people suggest an alternate strategy?

There may be a forum member in your area willing to help if you post the area you live in. Or better yet, maybe even an audio club where you could get advice while actually hearing the systems that other people own.

What I've learned about this hobby is that the most important thing is is room/speaker interaction and proper placement. If you place speakers where they look best or are most convenient, the system won't sound much if any better than if you bought a big-box store system. If you get better results, it's purely luck IMO.

Obviously the components are important. Inthink we sometimes get too caught up in recommending gear and probably take set-up advice for granted.

You've been advised on and have chosen some good components. Research them a bit more and try to hear everything you can, within reason. Just make sure you set the stuff up right, otherwise you're not getting your money's worth. There's plenty of resources available for this, and we're always here too.

Appreciate all of the help!

I will be moving to the Bay Area if there is an audio club / shop in the area anyone wants to make a recommendation.