Lets give the young ones some advice...

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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited July 2006
    Oh and i forgot to mention, I've heard of the SP3 + Ref1 combo going for $999 from av123. So if you are fortunate enough to grab that when it happens, you will be sitting pretty well as far as cost vs depreciation.

    And still have a kickass setup IMO.
    Once again we meet at last.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited July 2006
    Lets give the young ones some advice...

    My advice......buy a Sony boombox. You'll be richer and happier in the long run. Just ask John K. :p
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2006
    ...oh yeah, I forgot. Bits is bits and electrical signals are electrical signals. :D
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited July 2006
    I got it!

    Best Advice:

    Stay away from us.... unless you want to open the floodgates of your bank account and wallet.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited July 2006
    lol. stay away from us if you want to keep your parents happy:D.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited July 2006
    Don't go away mad. Just......Just......Go away! :rolleyes: :p:D
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited July 2006
    Halo wrote:
    ......Go away! :rolleyes: :p:D


    I'm glad you guys didnt kick me out when I first came here... we're a mean bunch arent we?
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited July 2006
    Joey - I'm trying to help :) - you know what all this stuff does and where it leads to......MADNESS!!!!!!!!!
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited July 2006
    Halo wrote:
    Joey - I'm trying to help :) - you know what all this stuff does and where it leads to......MADNESS!!!!!!!!!

    You're telling me.. lol.... :eek:
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited July 2006
    Just a little over budget, but WELL worth it. :D

    Outlaw RR2150 Stereo receiver - $599
    SVS PB 10 NSD sub - $429 (or Rocket ULW10 for $399)
    Cam Audio Azur 640C - $379
    Energy Connoisseur C-3 mains - $189

    Or, substitute the CA Azur 540R AVR currently on ebay for the Outlaw 2 channel receiver for $399 AND get a matching CA 540D DVDp from AA or SS for $279, then later on, add a matching Energy Connoisseur CC and surround speakers. Presto! A complete home theater as well with separate dedicated CA Azur CD AND DVD/DVDA players.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2006
    Marker--nice setup.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited July 2006
    steveinaz wrote:
    Marker--nice setup.

    Thanks Steve! I recently out together a system for someone in the family pretty close to that. CA Azur 540R and 540D, Energy C-3 and matching stands for mains, C-C1 center, C-R1 surrounds, and a Mirage S12 sub.

    They have since added a second Mirage S12 sub and replaced the C-C1 with a C-C3 for that system, then picked up a pair of C-7 floorstanders to go with the C-C1 center they already had, more C-R1 surrounds, and a THIRD Mirage S12 sub for a second system.

    I guess the fever runs in the family and kicks in hard once it hits. :D
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited July 2006
    NAD 1020 pre - I think I paid $75
    NAD 2700 amp (200 WPC)- $300
    Toshiba 3950 - < $100
    Pioneer tuner - $15
    Cassette deck - free
    SDA - CRS (modded) - $400

    I put this together for my thirteen year old daughter, you should hear it.:cool:


    Yammy natural sound pre (80's vintage)- Had it around
    Technics single bit D/A CDP - free
    B&K EX-440 amp (dual mono - 200 WPC) - see below
    Thiel CS 2.1 - got with above amp for $500
    AQ sidewinders

    The 14 year old boy has this in his bedroom. Believe it or not, I have to tell him to turn it down. He get the windows rattling and ****...;)

    My advice is to be patient and save up a few dollars. Then it's there when you need it. If you see something you like, go for it.

    And watch this flea market.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2006
    I bet your kids love you. Nice setups, especially the 2nd one.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited July 2006
    Bump for the edit in my second to last post in this thread. :D
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited July 2006
    I'll jump in with a classic 2-ch combo (used).

    Nakamichi CA-5 preamp $200
    Adcom GFA-535 $175
    AMC CD8b $250
    Polk Monitor 7's $200
    or Rta-8T's (floorstanding) $300
    Home Depot speaker cable $ 20
    Choice of Audioquest cables $100
    RDO- replacement tweets $100
    $1045-1145

    This would be a killer starter system that would rival many things built today.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited August 2006
    Kind of created a 2-channel out of spare parts, looks a little like Heiney's suggested system above. . .

    B&K Pro-10MC - $175
    Carver TFM-6cb - $150
    Monitor 7B's - $150
    Cheap DIY speaker Cable - $15
    AQ Sidewinder ICs - $45
    iPod and old CD player source - had 'em

    Haven't even gotten 7B's hooked up yet, but should sound good on a budget. Spent $500 and change. . .
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • ledhed
    ledhed Posts: 1,088
    edited August 2006
    Here is mine.
    Polk RT5s
    Pioneer SX-1280 (when I go pick it up from home, currently a Kenwood integrated)
    Old Hitachi CDP
    Computer as source (20 GBs of music)

    Total cost: Free - The great results of my dad upgrading :) Next step will be a nice soundcard and T-amp

    This would be a nice set up:
    M-audio Audiophile soundcard (100)
    T-amp (40)
    Some used Polk Bookshelfs (~200)
    Speaker cable and ICs from Blue Jeans (75)

    That is pretty good
    God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited August 2006
    Thanks for the advice, Zero. I've got them all down except (occassionally) this one:
    Zero wrote:
    Learn when to STFU.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2006
    Somebody likes the Pioneer CS-88 loudspeaker? Your credibility with me just went real south.
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  • univera
    univera Posts: 848
    edited August 2006
    Joey_V wrote:
    I got it!

    Best Advice:

    Stay away from us.... unless you want to open the floodgates of your bank account and wallet.

    You guys have already cost me alot of money....I'd be alot fatter in the cash dept. if I hadn't discovered this site. And I'm just getting started...
    UNIVERA
    Historic Charleston SC

    2 Channel:
    SDA-SRS's RDO tweets
    Biamped Anthem 2 SE's w/1970's NOS Siemens CCA's
    Anthem Pre 2L w/E.harmonix platinum matched 6H23's
    CDP- NAD C 542


    HT setup:
    AVR: NAD T 773
    Rears: Polk LC80i
    DVD: Toshiba 3109 dual tray
    Subs: Velodyne and M&K
    T.V.: Sony KDL-52XBR4 w/Vans Evers Clean Line Jr.
    Conditioner: Panamax M5100EX

    Master Bedroom Sony 40KDL-XBR3

    "I love it when a plan comes together." Hannibal Smith, The A-Team
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited August 2006
    George Grand wrote:
    Somebody likes the Pioneer CS-88 loudspeaker? Your credibility with me just went real south.


    oh cmon, for hard rock/metal/party speaks they aint THAT bad. they wont replace My Bozak's or Amazings any time soon :D

    my friend couldnt complain about the price either (free)
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited August 2006
    Jolida 502B
    Onix XCD-88
    Paradigm Studio 40's
    Signal Cable speaker cable and interconnects of your choice

    All used of course ;)
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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