System advice


Haven’t been in forums in years. Previous audiophile that got burned out from audio fever of chasing the grail of audio nirvana. Previous system was Merlin VSM MXE with Ars sonum filharmonia with cardas golden ref cables. Interested in getting a quality 2 channel system. Requirement are full range speakers, integrated amp which can be tube or SS, and high end streaming device. No hard media will be used. I want this to be simple with fewer components/cables. Dac in amp or streaming device. Will be used in dedicated room that shares my HT. Will buy preowned from here. Typically listen to classical, jazz, crooners, acoustic. Budget 12-15k. 

jhurst

What sound characteristics are most important to you?  Tough to make meaningful recommendations without that info as the possibilities are endless.

Given what you’re looking for and budget I’d take a hard look at the Joseph Audio Perspective 2 speakers paired with a Hegel integrated amp that includes both a very good DAC and streamer so everything works together in one box, which is really nice. Joseph Audio speakers disappear and throw off an incredibly open and 3D soundstage that’s among the best out there. I heard JA speakers paired with Hegel electronics at a show and it was outstanding so there appears to be very good synergy there. Here are a couple nice Perspectives and a Hegel H390 integrated that could be a sublime match.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb6f92-joseph-audio-perspective-2-graphene-floorstanding-sp-53631-full-range

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650009107-joseph-audio-perspective-2-graphene-original-not-upgraded/

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb6ci4-hegel-h390-integrated-solid-state

Hope this helps, and best of luck.

+1 for the Hegel.  Used H390 or H590. Have owned them both.  Lovely amps.