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Agree with Bokfudo. NAD makes exceptional stuff. I have a 3020-based amp that has been problem free for 20 years.
Here are some systems that sound fantastic on a budget. I have built these for my children, auditioned them or I own them.
Digital:
iPod with a Blue Sky Audio EXO--$300. Dynamic and slays anything at this price. Available through Guitar Center.
iPod with Audioengine 2s--$200
CDs:
Entry amp:
Cambridge 340 A ($200)
or
Mid-fi amp:
NAD C372 Amp ($800)
Matched to:
Efficient speakers:
1) Paradigm Atoms Speakers ($200)
2) DALI Lector 1s ($400)
3) Skiing Ninja Mods of AV123 ($900)
CD Player:
Sony Playstation 1 $40
Oppo 980 $169
NAD 525 $300
Vinyl:
Rega P1 tt ($400)
Bellari 129 phono stage ($250)
Agree with Bokfudo. NAD makes exceptional stuff. I have a 3020-based amp that has been problem free for 20 years.
Here are some systems that sound fantastic on a budget. I have built these for my children, auditioned them or I own them.
Digital:
iPod with a Blue Sky Audio EXO--$300. Dynamic and slays anything at this price. Available through Guitar Center.
iPod with Audioengine 2s--$200
CDs:
Entry amp:
Cambridge 340 A ($200)
or
Mid-fi amp:
NAD C372 Amp ($800)
Matched to:
Efficient speakers:
1) Paradigm Atoms Speakers ($200)
2) DALI Lector 1s ($400)
3) Skiing Ninja Mods of AV123 ($900)
CD Player:
Sony Playstation 1 $40
Oppo 980 $169
NAD 525 $300
Vinyl:
Rega P1 tt ($400)
Bellari 129 phono stage ($250)