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Best redbook CD playback system for $30k

I have $30k to spend on a stereo system to play back redbook CDs. I like very natural and dynamic "live - you are there", sound and need to fill a 28' x 30' room with 12' ceiling with clean moderate to slightly loud music. I listen to all types of music with emphasis on jazz and classical. There is no "wife approval" to be factored in here so size and shape does not matter. Only the music mattters. I do need to be able to go out and buy this system so all components must be NEW and readily available for purchase. What would you buy?
rmf
garys
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If you consider acoustical treatments for the room as part of the system, that could be the place to start and could take up a considerable portion of your budget. That's a big space you have there.
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wellfed
690 posts
 
Rmf,

I have a Zcable Live v4 1 Meter balanced interconnect between DAC and amps. I use XLO Signature speaker cable in a shotgun configuration. I am told this is a close equivalent to the XLO Unlimited speaker cable.

You are probably going to have a tough time auditioning these components quickly though depending on where you live.
no_money
638 posts
 
If you are going to buy new then find a local dealer that will treat you right. Take recomendations/auditions from them. Lets face it most components in this price range are going to be very good it just comes down to personal preference and you might as well buy local where you can hear the components together as one system. You will also be in much better shape should something go wrong with a component.
seandtaylor99
1,262 posts
 
I think with that amount of money and a desire to buy new you should be asking for dealer recommendations, rather than equipment recommendations. Then let the dealer(s) put together systems that you can demo, preferably in your home.
scottht
398 posts
 
I would spend $10,000 on LP playback and take the other $20,000 and go on a world trip.
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