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dedicated 70's rock system

I want a system dedicated to mostly poorly recorded 70's rock music that can draw me into the music rather than repel me by the inherent edginess etc. when played through many a high end system....the system is to be dedicated to cd reissues only, can be used or new equipment...total system price shall not exceed ten thousand dollars, in a dedicated room roughly 25' x15'...only one special request, the sound must be full at moderate volumes and not just at "rock appropriate" volumes....thank you!
Bob
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texan
48 posts
 
Would agree with the Klipschorn speaker recommendation; but think you should consider tubes for the sources. Also, a tube cd player would really make you happy, currently using an older Cary in my system.
Just my thoughts, Charlie
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
JBL 4311 monitors, 2 Hafler power amps, Yamaha C-70 pre.
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whart
3,120 posts
 
What about the Soundcraftsman equalizer to ameliorate those nasty frequencies? Remember that product? The more bands you got, the cheaper the unit. Somehow, these went out of fashion.

Believe it or not, I lived thru the 70's with a pair of Quad ESLs, tube amp and ARC SP-3a-1 preamp, using a (then cutting edge, no pun) Panasonic SP-10 DD Turntable on a Music & Sound 'plinth.' This system replaced a Phase Linear 700, driving stacked Advents, and definitely made more music, at far lower dbs.
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
Technics SP-10 is cutting edge still...
cwlondon
1,210 posts
 
Zaikesman's got it right, as usual.

However, you could also substitute a Marantz receiver and/or any Infinity speakers with the EMIT tweeters.

Despite the historically correct vintage of the Sansui, the blue lights on the Marantz receivers - and in particular the one with the oscilliscope - might best complement the 70's music and your bong.

Rock on.
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