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This is “Best $ystems For…,” your premier destination to explore top-tier audio configurations tailored to specific budgets. Whether you’re allocating $10k, $20k, or stretching to $40k, this series meticulously curates the finest audiophile setups available within each price range.
Venturing to various locales, we delve deep into the world of sound to bring you a diverse array of systems, ensuring that every audiophile, irrespective of their budget, experiences the pinnacle of audio excellence. “Best $ystems For…” isn’t merely a rundown of pricey components; it’s a journey through the nuanced world of sound, showcasing how optimal investments can transcend the auditory experience.
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Best Audio Systems For $30,000: World-Class Sound From Kii, Melco, EAR, Cardas, Pro-Ject
From studio sessions with the Stones to running Toronto’s Executive Stereo, Ed Stone’s journey reveals how deep musical knowledge and audio passion shape everything from gear choices to helping customers discover better sound.
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Best Audio Systems for $20,000: The Audio Note UK and Thorens Ensemble at Corby’s Audio
Tucked away in the countryside, Don Corby’s audio shop thrives on trust, passion, and analog gear. Robert Schryer visits Corby’s Audio, where woodcraft meets tube amps and turntables sing in a forest-framed retreat.
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Best audio systems for $40,000: A Deep Dive into Atelier Audio’s High-Fidelity Ensemble featuring AEON, Aqua Acoustic, Kora & Diptyque
Montreal’s Samuel Furon blends French artisanal audio with retail savvy at Atelier Audio, where a system featuring Diptyque speakers and Ocellia electronics delivers uncannily lifelike, emotionally resonant digital playback.
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Best Audio Systems for $20,000: Exploring Harbeth, Chord, and Moonriver Audio in Art et Son’s Optimal Setup
For the first entry in our “Best $20,000 System” series, Art et Son’s Rob Sutcliffe and Antonello deliver a warm, sweet, and tactile sound built around Harbeth, Moonriver, Chord, and Melco—plus smart upgrade paths for vinyl lovers.
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Best audio systems for $10,000: The Dynaudio-Simaudio-Nordost Trio at Québec Acoustique
Québec Acoustique’s William Desjardins proves the audiophile flame burns bright in the next generation, curating a $10K system with astonishing synergy, warmth, and realism that outshines setups costing twice as much.
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Best audio systems for $10,000: The Krypton Music System – Audio Physic Classic 15s Paired with Rogue Audio’s Cronus Magnum III Amplifier
Luthier Okkyum Kim and reviewer Robert Schryer audition Audio Element’s $10K Krypton system in Pasadena and are stunned by its deep, articulate bass and musical realism—qualities that rival systems many times its price.
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Best audio systems for $10,000: A Musical Odyssey at The Source AV with Sonus Faber, Audio Research, and Denon
During a visit to The Source AV, Jonson Lee auditions a carefully curated $10K system featuring Sonus Faber, Audio Research, and REL—and discovers a compact setup capable of truly moving musical experiences.
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Best audio systems for $10,000: Montreal’s Harmonious Blend with MartinLogan XTi60, Exposure 3510, and Innuos ZENmini
Montreal dealer Christian Vézina of Planète Haute-Fidélité delivers PMA’s first certified $10K system: Martin Logan XT i60 speakers, Exposure 3510 amp, and an Innuos ZENmini streamer punch far above their price, with upgrade paths mapped.