Which components are "stupid good"?


Which components, known to be outstanding in their category, have a performance to price differential such that they can truly be called "stupid good?"
pmboyd
The Grant Fidelity Tube DAC-09 is unbeatable value, at about $200. Very Enjoyable.

Oppo DVD players are also great value as transports that will satisfy many if given a chance.
It doesn't qualify as "stupid good" unless 1. it's an outstanding performer, and 2. its cost/benefit ration is in double-take territory: What!!? Unbelievable! Special emphasis on really inexpensive gear...
"Stupid Good" : Standard but good quality interconnects and speaker cables, which are generally available for less than $100 and appropriately specified for the equipment in use.

Plain "Stupid" : special cables and interconnects generally available for thousands of dollars.

Some may argue that cables and interconnects are NOT worthy of being considered as components....and they would be right!!!