i like your <$200 idea--it's no-brainer to put together a viable system for $2000, or $5000, but much more challenging to do it for a pittance. anyway, my thoughts at large:
1. because of shipping costs, you're probably locked into craigslist for receiver/speakers.
2. unless you need a remote, i'd opt for a vintage receiver, maybe something like a modestly powered yamaha or pioneer --much more aesthetic than the bps you could find in your budget. figure $80 or so. if your girl needs a modern, remote-controlled receiver, something like a harman 3300 or onkyo 8511/8211 are better than the norm.
3. older non-hdmi dvd players are really cheap--i've picked up well-built integra players on ebay for $15 + shipping; pioneer is also very reliable and cheap. eventually you could upgrade with a dac.
4. lots of good speakers in the world, and lots of ways you could go. in general, i think canton, energy and phase tech are well-made and undervalued; you might find a worthwhile, older ads or acoustic research model on the cheap. it might help if you do a cl scan and float some possibilities on this forum.
good luck.
1. because of shipping costs, you're probably locked into craigslist for receiver/speakers.
2. unless you need a remote, i'd opt for a vintage receiver, maybe something like a modestly powered yamaha or pioneer --much more aesthetic than the bps you could find in your budget. figure $80 or so. if your girl needs a modern, remote-controlled receiver, something like a harman 3300 or onkyo 8511/8211 are better than the norm.
3. older non-hdmi dvd players are really cheap--i've picked up well-built integra players on ebay for $15 + shipping; pioneer is also very reliable and cheap. eventually you could upgrade with a dac.
4. lots of good speakers in the world, and lots of ways you could go. in general, i think canton, energy and phase tech are well-made and undervalued; you might find a worthwhile, older ads or acoustic research model on the cheap. it might help if you do a cl scan and float some possibilities on this forum.
good luck.