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how much would you say a good set up cost

ok, we all have gear, but now days, what price do you think you have to spend to have a real good system. not over kill, just good equipment, good sound stage. all around mid to mid high. I'm saying at least 30-35 thousand gets you in that level. I was talking the other day with some friends and we never put a price on our gear. you always get this piece now then that later. but have you ever sat down and figured out just what you paid for your system. I was shocked when i did it.
ltleo74
missioncoonery
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I would venture to guess alot out there dont really want to think about how much they have spent (not invested) in their present system,that includes myself..I say your ballpark figure is correct(maybe a little on the low side) if buying on the used market.I guess it also depends on what you listen to and how much you really demand in the system
wavetrader
260 posts
 
If your lucky you purchased good stuff before pricing took off...

3k speakers...preamp 800....amp 800..CD player 1500 tuner 1200.......that was 20-30 years ago and it still cuts the mustard.....though some has been re-capped. I have spent 5 figures on tube amps....oh well it's only money.

My advice today....buy vintage or used...
ajahu
306 posts
 
Oh yeah, vintage system from 3-4K, they sound very good, maybe a different coloration than todays' one, less transparent and detail freak but somehow more natural. As far as modern design: a used active ATC 100 or 150 or PCM loudspeakers, atc or bryston preamp, apogee dac and teac transport, and you may have better sound than a 100k system.
lindisfarne
511 posts
 
$2000. Used Rega CD, used 47 Labs integrated, Vandy 1. Very satisfactory.
macdadtexas
1,794 posts
 
Maggie MMG's $400
TADAC tube DAC $900
Parasound 2200 $700
AppleTV $330
Outlaw LFT-1 Sub $400
Kimber 4tc/Hero/Toslink $200
PS Audio Quintet $300
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Total $3230

That's a very good system I put together for my boss, sounds fantastic by any measure, and it's very easy to use.
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