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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
butterscotchmusic
24 posts
 
The Cayin TA-30
Just go listen to one as soon as you can (regardless of price)
jimemac77
10 posts
 
Dahlquist DQ-20i's. Scan-speak mid and tweet drivers with a magnat 10in woofer. Not a flawless speaker, but for the $ very hard to beat.IMO
surfgod
229 posts
 
Proac response 2, any mid to late 70s' open reel tape deck.
lawyerman
30 posts
 
Sonus Faber Extrema (incredible speakers). $14K back in 1992
which was a lot of money then. Today they would be hard to beat for $30K. That is how great these speakers are.

Marantz SC-7S1 (absolutely one of the best preamps you'll ever hear). I had sold my Levinson 32 preamp after the purchase of the Marantz SC-7S1. This preamp is one of the best kept secrets out there.

These are a couple of the best components ever for the money. I have a few more since owning several systems but these are the first two that I highly recommend.
lawyerman
30 posts
 
Marantz SC-7S1 preamp and Sonus Faber Extrema speakers. Both are absolutely incredible for the money.
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