Atlantic City casinos closing...


Many of the casinos are closing. People just don't have the funds for that kind of entertainment anymore.
I was forced to downgrade my system dramatically due to financial difficulties beyond my control. As times get harder the thought of high priced equipment is now low on my list of priorities. That does not mean I've lost lost sight of the joy and yes, pride a great system has to offer but during these leaner times one must make sacrifices where one can find them.
So far for about a thousand bucks I have assembled what I believe to be a great sounding setup.
Tandberg TR2075 receiver: $230
Pro-Ject Wood turntable: $325
Benz ACE cartridge: $300
Boston Acoustics A200 speakers: $200
I didn't have to break the bank for this and I'm very happy with the overall sound. Will I venture back to the land of uber priced gear? It seems unlikely, not because of the costs but because of the practicality.
Atlantic City is done as is my journey into the high-end.
dreadhead
My bad. It must be my Irish, English, Swedish and French heritage at work: not remembering the correct phrase, editing the phrase, thinking twice about it and then not giving a damn.

Old Irish highwaymen were kind of brutish but could be charming, depending on the level of inebriation.

All the best,
Nonoise
Bifwynne, great analysis. I grew up in northern NJ and couldn't agree more.
Bifwynne - I grew up in Pompton Lakes. Graduated from HS there in 1965. How about you?