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I am faced with two possibilities:

1) Cremona M paired with approximately $10,000 in electronics (not including cabling). Let's assume I select either a great integrated or the best separates I could buy within this budget.


2) Elipsa SE paired with approximately $3000 worth of electronics (again, no cabling). Something like a used Luxman 505u or a Music Fidelity M6i.


The budget is not flexible and I would not be upgrading the electronics or speakers for quite some time. Telling me that I should stretch to get Amati's won't help because it is not going to happen according to the wife.

My room is approximately 16Wx20Lx14H. I like classical guitar and female vocalists, but occasionally some rock or electronic music. I have the Cremona M right now but am considering returning them due to some complications I have had with my setup and defective components (McIntosh C50 + MC275).

What would you choose between the two combinations above and why?