Suppose a friend, not previously into audio, but enjoys music, finally said to you that he (and I will assume this is a he) finally understands what a good sound system can do and tells you he wants a great system, but $5,000 is the limit. You get to put it together. What do you choose? Your friend has tons of CDs so you need a cd spinner
Here's my $5,000 system (all new, based on list price)
Hegel H80 integrated amp/dac Cambridge Audio CXC disc transport Magneplanar .7 speakers Analysis Plus Oval 12 speaker cables Blue Jeans spdif cable
still have lots of $ left for more music. And tell your friend to use his Mac for downloaded music too.
I would go with something from Morrow Audio for cables. The Analysis Plus Oval 12 speaker cables are some of the most bass heavy, colored cables, I have listened to. Kimber Kable or Audio Quest would work as well. Also, I would make sure the Hegal is up to driving the Maggies, don't they dip pretty low in ohms?
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