Best gently used setup for under $6k


I'm a recovering audiophile who sold off a pretty sweet digital setup years ago when I moved cross country. My fiancé bought me a record player for Christmas (damn her straight to hell!). After buying a bunch of records, I'm ready to upgrade my system.

I know zero about analog set ups, so looking for some advice. My budget is $4-6k (lower means I can buy more records). I'm ok buying used.

My room isn't ideal. It's full of concrete floors, high ceilings and lots of glass windows. But I'll be sitting 4-5 feet from the speakers, so maybe not a huge deal. I will definitely need to go with bookshelf speakers though.

What are some good set ups it should consider?
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To second what Michaela just wrote......nothing wrong with B&W/McIntoch. I have owned products from these two brands as well as other brands like Linn, Audio Research, Cary, Conrad Johnson, etc. After many years of trial and error I have come to one realization; you don't need to spend lots of money to get it right!

No better feeling than being extremely happy and satisfied with best value products you can get. My current set-up may cost much less than a set-up based on the products mentioned above but I couldn't be any happier!!!!!!!

Just find the right synery and, like Michaela expressed, that's all it counts if it makes you happy!
Per Bgupton...
"I went in thinking I'd buy the B&W 805's, but was blown away by the PM1's"

Now your talkin' Brother!
Unlike your first post where you were running the risk of starting a popularity contest, now your telling us what YOU LIKE! Way to go! After all, what sounds best to you, in your room, is really the only thing that matters. Sounds like the PM1's are the right speaker for you.

Nothing wrong with McIntosh/B&W either. Whether one likes them or not, they are market leaders and hold their resale value. And like most Alpha Dogs, they will always be challenged by others. If you like them - buy them! Its your system, not ours. Happy listening.