I spent $1600 on speakers (Paradigm Studio 60 v.3) , $500 on an integrated amp (Marantz PM7200) and $1000 on my SACD player (also Marantz-SA8260). Three hundred or so on cables and it worked out well for me. The amp is great for the price , but has been discontinued (as well as the SACD). They show up used here and fleabay. I don't know if you can set a "percentage" value with this question. Audition as many combos as you can with a total cost under your budget and pick the one you like best!
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
Hello all,
I am just starting out in this HI-FI stuff and have a pretty modest budget (prospectively about 5K) for all. Any suggestions as to how funds should be distributed. At this stage, I have no interest in any analog components. Most notably, whether or not it is favorable to splurge on speakers and settle for less expensive components and upgrade later, or set a target price range and stick to it.
Thanks
I am just starting out in this HI-FI stuff and have a pretty modest budget (prospectively about 5K) for all. Any suggestions as to how funds should be distributed. At this stage, I have no interest in any analog components. Most notably, whether or not it is favorable to splurge on speakers and settle for less expensive components and upgrade later, or set a target price range and stick to it.
Thanks
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