Flyski:
There are quite a few decent performers made by the major mid-fi manufacturers that are definitely worth considering and will give your son not only good sound, but also some advanced connectivity options that more traditional hifi equipment will not.
I started by going to J&R Music's website. For your budget, you can put together quite a system ...
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR 573 for $300. Nice touches are an XM ready tuner and easy hook-up for iPod.
Speakers: Polk R50 Floorstanders for $250 (reduced from $650)
CD/SACD/DVD player: Onkyo DV-SP502B for $250
Your total at this point is $800
Add a turntable by going to KABUSA's website ...
Turntable: Technics SL-BD 20 complete with PMX-01 preamp and cartridge for $200.
For cables, I would stick with either Radio Shack's mega cables or go to Signal Cable.
A lot of equipment for a grand and it would be new.
Regards, Rich
There are quite a few decent performers made by the major mid-fi manufacturers that are definitely worth considering and will give your son not only good sound, but also some advanced connectivity options that more traditional hifi equipment will not.
I started by going to J&R Music's website. For your budget, you can put together quite a system ...
Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR 573 for $300. Nice touches are an XM ready tuner and easy hook-up for iPod.
Speakers: Polk R50 Floorstanders for $250 (reduced from $650)
CD/SACD/DVD player: Onkyo DV-SP502B for $250
Your total at this point is $800
Add a turntable by going to KABUSA's website ...
Turntable: Technics SL-BD 20 complete with PMX-01 preamp and cartridge for $200.
For cables, I would stick with either Radio Shack's mega cables or go to Signal Cable.
A lot of equipment for a grand and it would be new.
Regards, Rich