get a manley stingray 1 (with triode switch) while you can, they are bargain right now, at around $1200-$1400, once this all old stock gone - you have to pay $3000 for the Stingray 2 . This is a true made in america diamond in tube amps.
Speakers, as suggested, Focal (older bookshelf Electras are AWESOME and affordable, check clasifieds), Triangle, maybe other.
Get a decent phonostage like Graham Slee AMP2/AMP3, matching cables and you done, you have serious system ;)
Speakers, as suggested, Focal (older bookshelf Electras are AWESOME and affordable, check clasifieds), Triangle, maybe other.
Get a decent phonostage like Graham Slee AMP2/AMP3, matching cables and you done, you have serious system ;)