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$50k - $80k Budget…Opinions please.

Long story short, I sold my beloved 2-channel to reduce family debt. In about a year-ish, I’ll be in a position to rebuild with a hefty budget. I loved my Harbeth + Pass Labs combo. My REL sub died before I really got to integrate it, so opinions wanted there as well. I fully understand the diminishing margin of returns when moving into some arenas, but that’s ok, opinions are strongly encouraged.

I listen to a lot of Miles Davis/Coltrane, Radiohead, Tool, Pearl Jam, Brent Cobb. I’ve often preferred “organic” or neutral, not sure how technical that is.

toddcowles
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maxwave
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Vinnie Rossi integrated  : Home theater Bypass you may use in your HT.   
( Solid State  and Tube  )

Piega Master Line Source 3  you may use in your HT 

Both : +- 80000$

 

larryi
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With that kind of money, it makes sense to first go to a big audio show.  There are vast differences in sonic approaches and most of them are within your budget.  After you hear stuff that you liked, if you report your preferences, people here can provide informed opinions.

frazeur1
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With a budget like that, if possible, seek a good dealer or three, and listen to complete systems, not just individual components hodge-podge. Then start narrowing down likes/dislikes, and whatever requirements you need for your system. Then, demo a few systems in your own home/room. 

This all may take longer, and more effort on your part, dealers certainly at this price range should have no problem(?) allowing in-home demo-at least I would make it a requirement to do so! Only you know what you like! And the main thing, have fun when you do it, enjoy the process as much as the result!

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