How would you advise someone to spend $1500 on a complete (CD, preamp/amp/integrated, speakers, cables) audiophile starter system?

We get e-mails every week asking what is the best way to create a decent system for a reasonable amount of money (say around $1500 complete). What would be your advice?

How would you advise someone to spend $1500 on a complete (CD, preamp/amp/integrated, speakers, cables) audiophile starter system?
Here it is
86% (183 votes)
Don't have any advice
14% (30 votes)
Total votes: 213

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