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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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cedargrover
302 posts
 
Vandersteen 1Ci.  They punch way above their ~$1300 price.
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danvignau
935 posts
 
B&K TS108 tuner. I did not believe that it would sound better than my Kenwood KT917, but since fmtunerinfo.com claimed it did, I had to find out. It does, but not by much, and only on my B&W 803's, and then only when the subs are not on.
jssmith
321 posts
 
Paradigm PW amp. I bought it for $290 used ($500 new) and it has ARC room correction.
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kennylho
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I got some Jade 1s on closeout !!! 489.00$ to my door !! Trouble is caused me to upgrade to Jade 7 . But now I have Jade surround 5.1 Best deal though Marantz SR 8001 scratched and dent works perfect , still in use today. 685.00 delivered . MSRP was 2000.00$
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