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What is your favorite budget audio component?

Just wondering for the sake of curiosity and general sharing and education among audiophiles, “What is your favorite budget audio component?” And as a bonus, “Why do you consider it budget and why is it good?” 
Since budget might be relative, I would say audio gear like MBL, Wilson MAXX speakers or anything ultra high end should not be considered.

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inna
7,923 posts
 
Yeah, I'd say Grado 225e headphones, $200. Not good enough for me but for youtube listening mostly okay.
Next would be $5000 used previous generation Gryphon Diablo integrated amp with or without phono. Great value even if not exactly inexpensive.
erik_squires
16,733 posts
 
I have a few right now. Parasound ZDAC, NAD D 3020 integrated. Fiio portable headphone amps. The UFO USB DAC (unreliable, but sound good!)

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inna
7,923 posts
 
And this is something that might be an ultimate bargain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ8YIow9m2s&t=289s
erik_squires
16,733 posts
 
I should also throw in Monitor Audio and Focal, especially when they show up on closeouts. :)

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gsm18439
895 posts
 
Spica TC-50 speakers. Audio Refinement electronics. 
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