Lend me your ears...

Thanks to all. 

Mahler; I'd like to do this for around $15k and have the capability to rip CDs My listening will be through Roon. I have a library just approaching 1 gb - including every version of the Kindertotenlieder I could find - and will stream exclusively. 

Excuse me. My library is just approaching one tb, not one gb. I enjoy comparing interpretations of a given piece of music. Kirsten Flagstad sings my favorite Kinder. 

Maxdukecapone - I use the Luxman amp too. You've intrigued me, though I love the slp 98 I use. 

ott

I live in an area where it isn't possible to audition ... I'd like to do this for around $15k ...

I also live in an underserved area. But when spending that kind of money, I get in my car and take a ride for an in-person audition. There's no way I'd spend $15K on anything sight unseen or, in audio, unheard. No way.

Cleeds;

I expect, at this price and reading reviews I know to trust, I'll come out well. Look at the advice I'm getting - can't miss