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Getting the Upgrade Bug Again

I just listened to some CJ gear this weekend. It was the ET3 SE pre-amp coupled with the Classic 60 SE amp. Not that I am unhappy with my current integrated amp, but clearly this is a step upwards.

I want to stay with tubes and would prefer to purchase new gear. So is there anything else I should listen to that is in the same price range of the CJ gear, which is $9,500.
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roscoeiii
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Yeah, around $10k you have a ton of options. Off the top of my head from shows and other auditions:

Harbeth 40 or 40.1 (great suggestion Noromance)
Salk Exotica 3s
Vapor Nimbus (long wait time tho)
PSB Imagine T3

I'll report back with more ideas after AXPONA this weekend.
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greginnh OP
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Thanks for the suggestions! Keep them coming. I will be trying Totem Element Earth and Reference 3A Grand Veena BE's on home trial basis next week.
bjesien
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I like Luxman class a and Verity speakers.
soix
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So far it seems like this post has been all about equipment and no mention of sound. I think you'll get much better advice if you tell us what sound characteristics are important to you and what you're looking to improve. Otherwise we're just flying blind here. Also, now that you're focused on speakers, you might want to create a post under Speakers if you haven't already.
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greginnh OP
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Siox - yes, this thread has "morphed" into a speaker-related one. It certainly wasn't by design!
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