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All Japanese system

Hey all, I was wondering, just for fun, if anyone could take a shot at "designing" an all Japanese system (including, amp, preamp, CD, turntable, cartridge, speakers, interconnects) at the price point of $7000 used. I have a friend who is interested, and I'm sort of out of my element here. He is looking for that "characteristic Japanese sound" ;)

Take care,
-Marc
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bojack
656 posts
 
I know that a lot of Japanese enthusiasts like the big, old-school Tannoys w/the pulp concentric drivers. These might cost you a good bit themselves.
aball
2,018 posts
 
If you ask a Japanese person about what sound they like, they may well answer: McIntosh and Tannoy!
semi
649 posts
 
Aball, don't forget JBL, Altec, Marantz, and other fine vintage gears.
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jond
5,911 posts
 
Wow, so no one but me up to the challenge, eh? Ah well!
213cobra
885 posts
 
How about new?

Almarro M2A speakers: $2600/pr.
Almarro A5070A integrated tube amp: $2250
47 Labs OTA interconnects kit: $600
ICL-/Softone Model 3 CD Player: $1500
http://www.icl.co.jp/audio/english/m3-1.htm

$6950 and spring a few more bucks for Anti-Cable speaker wires while I look for something Japanese.

Phil
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