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Best $3,000 speaker/amp combo?

I've got $3,000 to spend on a new 2-channel system. This is for a large den (approx. 16'x22') with a vaulted ceiling. Listen mostly to jazz, Steely Dan/Donald Fagan type pop/rock and a little classical. What's your best-sounding amp (integrated or separates)/speaker combo in this price range?
jds1056
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Spica Angelus speakers

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1299964709&/spica-angelus-

Linn Classik all-in-one unit

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intamult&1299867100&/Linn-Classik-Movie-all-in-one
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bigasscab
31 posts
 
Dynaudio Focus 220 MKII and Sim Audio Moon i5 integrated and
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sfar
1,758 posts
 
I'd also recommend the Sim Audio Moon i5, with a pair of Devore 8's.
jeffga
89 posts
 
Legacy Sig III (or Classics..maybe even Focus if version 1) speakers and Odyssey amp / preamp (or even use a passive preamp to save some $$) -- maybe consider a Plinius integrated amp. Lively, big, dynamic, and exciting sound. In a room that big, you will want speakers with the ability to fill the room. I would stay away from monitors.
bigkidz
3,381 posts
 
Used Alon V MKIIs recently sold here for around $1K they cannot be beat at that price. They will work great with the type of music you prefer.
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