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What is the best value you have encountered?

Want to gain knowlege from years past. What items can be found used and represent a good value in terms of bang for your buck. For instance I have Polk Ls 50 speakers that I got for $125 dollars and could have had a set of DCM Timewindows for the same money. Everything I read says that the DCM's still hold thier own in terms of performance for the dollar spent. I want to know what items out there perform way above their price point.
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albertporter
4,949 posts
 
In no particular order:

Vandersteen 2c (speakers)
Mod Squad Soft Shoes (feet)
Blue Jeans Cables
Lenco (turntable)
EAR 834 (phono stage)
Rega (TT and tonearm)
Purist Audio Museaus (cable)
VTL MB-125 amps (particularly used)
Sound Anchor Stands
GR Research speakers
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loontoon
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It brought all the vinyl I own to life, in a noise free way that nothing else ever did. A revolation, that other vac cleaners cannot match. I paid 650 for a pair, with on to be used as a parts machine. I have restored it full functionality. The spindle was broken and I had a second one custom machined!

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clamps200045c1
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Systemdek II x turntable ALL Scott/Fisher vintage tube amps
glide3
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Any used DNM preamp.
I picked up a DNM 3c twin for $1000 on a "flyer" a while ago and it astounded me (as well as replacing some way more pricey stuff).
Their gear is not cheap new but seems to sell for relatively low prices used in the US.
The DNM does not come up used very often and when it does it usually sells pretty fast but it is a steal IMO.
I would say the same about their power amps with a touch less vigor..
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