tlarwa

Thanks for the replies so far. As for room size, that's up in the air, as I'm not sure where to put my listening area right now. My "entertainment" area (read, living/family room) is already inundated with my HT set-up, and I'm not sure I can fit another set of speakers and an equipment rack in the same space. It will likely go in the master bedroom or basement (500 - 700 sf, most likely). I like to listen at decent volumes ... not make my ears bleed loud, but I won't hesitate to crank it up a bit when I'm really into it. I am not looking for "background" music, in any case. Budget is somewhat limitied, as I just dumped a bunch on the HT system this past year. If I could get into the speakers for $500-$750 and the amplification section in a similar range that would probably work. I already have the CD source, and am keeping my eyes open for a decent turntable (although I'm in no rush). If you had to "rate" speakers in that price range (used, on the market), what would you look for?? I am not familiar with Scott amps. Are there any model numbers that stand out? As for SS equipment, that is an option, but part of this exercise is to satisfy my curiousity with tubes. Although a nice bargain on some Mac equipment would interest me as well!

I'm new to the forum, and am looking for some sage advice. I have always appreciated quality sound, and have had some decent systems in the past, but have never ventured into higher-end 2-channel audio. I'm interested in getting into the world of tubes, albeit with a budget in mind! I primarily listen to jazz, jazz fusion, progressive rock, etc.. I'm looking for suggestions in pairing up "vintage" Klipsch speakers with a tube amp/preamp combo or integrated tube amp (probably most cost effective). I have ALWAYS loved the heritage stuff (although when I first discovered it in the '80's it wasn't yet "heritage"). For the money, what's should I be looking for in terms of Klipsch speakers for this type of music? Half the fun is the hunt, and I'm in no rush, so looking for a quality set of vintage speakers is not an issue. As for the tube equipment, I am really out of my element here, as I have ZERO experience in this area. Any help, direction, opinions, etc. would be appreciated! By the way, my source components will likely be vinyl and CD. Thanks! Tom