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starting out....wicked budget

what do i upgrade first? i have sound dynamics on osiris stands, an old ss amp, a crappy toshiba dvd player(for cd's too) and solid copper wire speaker wire. red cobra interconects. what do i purchase first? a new amp(i'm thinking tube) new speakers? a subwoofer? cd player? i got like 500 bucks. please help!
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eastein
97 posts
 
Assuming you have a newer computer that will run iTunes:
Airport Express with connection kit $170
panasonic sa xr 25 digital receiver $180
Lacie or other external hard drive $150
J and R has all of the above.

I'm running a similar set up with Apple lossless files through a sharp digital receiver. The sound is exceptional (better than my Rega Planet 2k as a transport) plus you can listen to Internet radio.
uncertainsmile OP
88 posts
 
thanks fellas. they are rts-3's. the amp is a yamaha, late 70's. eastein, i like your idea. i do like the sound of my system, i chose it carefully, but am wondering what i am missing,IF ANYTHING,(the magic?), and where to start in order to find out if i am missing anything at all really. thanks again.
aktchi
274 posts
 
Got it. Your amp is fine. Buy a new cd player now, one that feels good to you and fits in your boudget. Save money for better speakers. When upgrading buy new cd player but used/demo speakers and used/demo amps. I can't comment on the iTunes solution because I have no experience with it, but get a few opinions before spending money.
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