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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.

Trelja, I had another thread open on those mono blocks you mentioned... I was having trouble finding a decent CD player with volume control. Do you have any suggestions on an inexpensive CDP with volume control?