Start over--HiFi rig ---clean slate

my main thought is to own speakers that are easy to drive so there are more choices of amps to drive them

I just did this. Got Vandy Treo, Ayre 7-xe, Basis TT with Heed phono and MB Glider. Music Hall 23.5 DAC with balanced audio quest Niagara. Speaker cables are AQ Castle Rock I love what I have. It would cost a lot more to get close to what this is for my ears. Good luck and enjoy. I listened to a ton of gear and bought a system that the dealer knew worked great together for what I wanted.

Simplify your life, get a Bose system, and be done with it.

Jeff-

you are speaking to me on this one;
I am in the process of starting over. The past 2 years I have been traveling to various dealers/retailers to audition gear since i have no local action. Here are a few thoughts;

I do have my speakers picked-out. THIEL CS 2.7 -
(the 3.7 is too big for my space).

I like Conrad Johnson gear.
I like Pass Labs gear.
I like and endorse REL subwoofer(s) - the best.

I like and endorse Transparent cables, Stage III Concepts power cords (only), and Silent Source cables.

I am still actively seeking a CD/SACD spinnner.
Happy Listening!

CTttsooner22,

I listened to Vandy Quatro CT using all Audio Research front end stuff.
It was wonderful sounding with the built in sub.
Very solid and punchy and very coherent.
It was a close 1 or 2 for my wish list.....
I am a fan of the 1st order coherent source sound.

Jeff