Really Inexpensive Systems That Sounded Great?

Looking through this thread I think it is a treasure trove of matched systems for new members or people starting out in the hobby. The systems posted here may seem simple at face value, but it ain't easy getting system synergy that can really sing on a budget. I have already gotten a few ideas for my wish list.

@kota1 

"for new members or people starting out in the hobby"

and for old as well

and for old as well

+1

I've always found that no matter the price / value of the equipment, proper component matching is what makes a system sound ok, good, or fantastic.  Right now, I have about 12 pairs of speakers, 3 tube amps, 4 solid state amps, a hybrid amp, multiple preamps of both solid state and tube variants, some equalizers, a few DACs and multiple different analog or digital sources.  Some speakers I have built myself from scratch, some I have modified, some are at manufactures spec.   Some of my equipment is fairly valuable, some is not.  I am constantly mixing and matching, trying to get the best sound out of each matching component set.  I must say, there are times when I am amazed at how good some of my inexpensive equipment sounds when properly matched up.  I am also equally horrified with the results of matching up some of my higher end equipment.  With that said, one of my least valuable, yet favorite sounding system consists of:

- Mistral MT-34 Integrated Tube Amp with solid state rectifier

- S.M.S.L. SU-6 DAC & LDAC Bluetooth receiver with volume control and remote control

- Schiit Loki EQ (to add bass)

- ZU Audio Omen Bookshelf Speakers

- Self made Custom interconnect and speaker cables

My friend with 100k system told me my system made him trip...asked him why? your system sounds great.... "for what it is"...😉