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Best or most profound sleeper product

As with wine, I think that price certainly does not guarantee quality. Oddly, many people in this hobby refer to their equipment by its' price in the same manner that people will refer to " a hundred dollar bottle of wine." I have had many wines that were less that $20 that were pure joy. I think that the same must be true in this hobby. An example: used Pioneer PD-65, $300 for a good transport or Conrad J pv-10. For the benefit of other newbies (like myself), please list the 'sleepers' that you have found. Cheers
Martin
truthrider
truthrider OP
34 posts
 
I'll second the B&W 302's...decent sound for very little $, good for den or multi-room
tracer
102 posts
 
System Audio Speakers.A friend and I AB'd the 950's against his B&W 804's.At least the equivalent for $1k less money with deeper bass.
tracer
tacs
220 posts
 
I have to agree with Todd. The Taddeo passive is great bang for your buck (or pound) in improving digital sound, better imo than chasing after $5k+ DACs.
bryans
104 posts
 
A used pair of Atma-Sphere amps!
pcs
109 posts
 
Good thread. My objective has always been to get the best possible sound out of reasonable price equipment. Currently I am very happy with the following purchases, all through audiogon:

C-j PV10a $600
MusicHall MMF-5 turntable $350 new
MusicHall MMF-cd25 cd player $450 new
Musical Fidelity A3cr amp $875 (dealer demo with warranty)
Spica TC-60's $450 (dealer demo with warranty)

I just picked up a 1973 Kenwood tuner for $65, had Don Scott modify it for around $200 and hope to install it this weekend.

Good value is always the prerequiste, especially here in the Midwest.

Paul
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