For two channel, on that budget, I'd go straight for 8000.1s, a used 818v2, and a lifetime Roon subscription. Just about doable.

And then start saving for the 818v3 and SE upgrades...

For multichannel, you're going to have to spread the money around. But FWIW, my 6ks, 5k5hc, 33s, 861v4 with ID40 and linear PSU, and HD621 cost under £10k smile


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