mhsmith

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what to buy first
Thank you so much for the above responses.  It is difficult for me to listen equipment in my area.  Are there any good audio shows coming up that I might attend.  I know about RMAF in October, any sooner? 
what to buy first
I have a marantz sr 7011 and bookshelf B&W 685.  I am using a benchmark dec running off my mac mini.  I don't have plans on getting a turntable.  I would like to do tubes amp and preamp.  I have an extremely large open room with 30 foot high c... 
I need to buy a complete system.
so I have been reading about the monitor platinum 500 speakers and I like what I am reading. I will need to hear them prior to any purchase, but I am wondering about pairing those speakers with a tube preamp and amplifier in my large room.  Any su... 
I need to buy a complete system.
This system would only be for music.  I have a separate room for my home theater  system.   
I need to buy a complete system.
I appreciate all the responses.  Thanks 
I need to buy a complete system.
Room treatments do not work in my house.  The house is not designed for them 
I need to buy a complete system.
I plan on taking my time and traveling in the fall to RMAF in Denver.  I am in no hurry per se.  Are there any other Hifi shows that is sooner than RMAF 
I need to buy a complete system.
arkansas, and no 
I need to buy a complete system.
budget would be around 20-25K.  I like opera, female voices, blues, and eclectic rock.  I think I would describe my preference  as warm to neutral sound.