Just getting started

I just put together a sweet and perky office system with a Rega Planet CDP($400 used,audiogon), Rega Brio Integrated($400,demo audiogon), Wharfedale Diamond 7.2 speakers ($125,new eBay) plus some decent basic unused interconnects and speaker cables that I had about(approx.$125 used value)-total <$1100.
It may not be the most revealing or spectacular of systems but it does everything fundamentally correctly and is emotionally engaging and tuneful.The bottom line is that everything else is just gravy.
Best,
Ken

And boy, oh boy ... making gravy has never been more fun.

Hi Cumby, welcome to Audiogon. Very good advice from all above. I wish I could be of help but I do not know enough about products in this price range. I have many ICs and speaker cables laying around that you are welcome to try out. I am not a dealer and I am not trying to sell you anything. In fact you would be doing me a favor. Best of luck to you. Email me thru member look up.

Massvm,

Just make sure to stir it well to avoid lumps.
Best,
Ken

I have read about the new Antique Sound tube monoblocks for $99(!) each. Couple that with a CD player with variable out(for volume control). For speakers, use anything like the $500 Triangle monitors, or cheaper(assuming the efficiency is high enough). Interconnects can be HomeGrown Audio Super Silver, Silver Solution, or used AQ Turquoise/Topaz/Ruby or Kimber PBJ. Speaker cable can be Axon 8, used AudioQuest Type 6/Indigo, or used Kimber 4TC/8TC. Very easily done for $1000. And great sound I am certain.