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Best Component Ever, for the money

The other thread with this title was corrupted in its inception. Let's do this one with NO cables, power cords, isolation devices or tweaks. My vote goes to the Connoisseur turntable (integrated with arm). I don't have it anymore and you shouldn't be able to find one for sale. High end perspective for $150.
paulwp
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rhyno
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my G&D modified adcom preamp. it beat the living crap out of my joule la-100 mk2, and it cost only $700 used.

i'd put this preamp up against anything under $4k. the CTC and maybe, maybe the herron is better. but they cost a LOT more.

rhyno
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route9
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magnapan speakers,in particular the 1.6 model.at $1400 to $1600,these speakers blow away ones that cost many multiples more.just need beaucoup current/watts and these babies sing.
suits_me
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2nd the Connoisseur table. Too bad that lightning hit my house....
twl
3,251 posts
 
Denon DL103 cartridge. Best $200 cartridge ever made.
johnnybgoode
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Grado FTE+1 and the Grado entry-level cartridges that succeeded it (GTE+1, MTE+1, etc.) The FTE+1 was only $13 in the early 1980's and was the cheapest entry-level audiophile component that I can remember.
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