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Been "Gone" 10 Years...What Have I Missed?

About 10 years ago I was immersed in this hobby.

Then, I decided to take-up guitar and have been on that whirlwind ever since.

I did downgrade my gear when I knew the guitar thing was not a fad.

Dateline 2016: I find myself with gear I enjoy, but I would be willing to upgrade if something was out there that would dramatically improve what I've got:

Prima Luna Prologue 2
Lector CDP-7T
Von Schweikert VR-1 and VRS subwoofer

What's driving this? Over the past year, virtually every title I would want remastered has finally been done. I just received all the Styx titles from Japan and the new Crowded House remasters will be coming tomorrow. For me, those were the final two puzzle pieces. The guitar gear is set, it's time to listen again.

The Lector is the only untouchable. Budget would be $2500 per piece (integrated/speakers). Room is long ('17x'14w). I have to stay pretty close to my back wall (18" max). Musical preferences are Classic Rock, some acoustic rock, some 80's hair (usually saved for the car). Patricia Barber and Eva Cassidy were part of my "initiation" to the hobby. Great artists but this time it's about the best match for the music I actually listen to.

After some R&D, I'm considering Vandersteen 1cis.That's the only thing that hit my radar this week.

Any other suggestions?
cbucki

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cbucki OP
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Thanks to everyone for the help!

I did order the Vandersteen 1ci's today. My plan is to stay-home and set-them-up Wednesday. The size, look, and (assumed) value were the drivers. I'm not certain about investing in NOS tubes for the PL because it does not have a remote control. But...I do know those tubes would make a difference. I still have the stock tubes, Audience power cables and inter-connects, and  I have no idea why I did not insist on a remote when I got the Prologue!

If I'm pleased with the tone, the PL will probably stay.  I read some nice things about the Rega Brio, but as-soon as you dig further you hit a vein of dissatisfaction with hum.

I thought maybe for less-than-budget I could get something that blew me away. The speaker eval will be interesting...

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