Yep .... you can still get a great toe-tapping audio system without spending the wad or even straining the budget .
I have four systems ranging from $1,000 to $40,000. The one that I listen to the most is my comparatively modest home office system starting with TRIANGLE standmount speakers and an ARCAM integrated amp streamed from a PC and MAGNUM DYNALAB FM tuner.
https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/triangle-borea-br03
Below is a recent audiofest review echoing the budget/quality matrix sentiment starting with the TRIANGLE BOREA speakers above were reviewed below. (NOTE the prices are in $CAD below, so it’s a third cheaper in $USD equivalent)
https://novo.press/montreal-audiofest-report-part4/
“ .... Canadian importer Motet Distribution partnered with several local dealers to spotlight its portfolio of high-end audio brands at this year’s Toronto Audiofest. Motet distributes several high performance audio brands including Plinius, Auris, PMC, Triangle, Lumin, VTL, Music Hall, Hifiman and iFi.
In one room, Toronto retailer Star Electronics / Motet demonstrated that you can achieve some great sound without spending a ton of money.
The affordable system here showcased the Triangle Borea bookshelf speakers ($599), Triangle Tales 340 subwoofer, Music Hall A15.3 integrated amp ($750), Music Hall C-DAC15.3 DAC / transport ($750) and Music Hall mmf-2.3wh turntable.
The music had me tapping my toes in seconds flat. Vocals were vibrant, clean, articulate and full of emotion. Guitars displayed detailed string textures as they danced around in the mid / high ranges. The bass was also surprisingly deep and well articulated for such a small and inexpensive system.
Overall, this was perhaps the highest value system I had the pleasure of listening to at the show. Amazing value! ...”
I have four systems ranging from $1,000 to $40,000. The one that I listen to the most is my comparatively modest home office system starting with TRIANGLE standmount speakers and an ARCAM integrated amp streamed from a PC and MAGNUM DYNALAB FM tuner.
https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/triangle-borea-br03
Below is a recent audiofest review echoing the budget/quality matrix sentiment starting with the TRIANGLE BOREA speakers above were reviewed below. (NOTE the prices are in $CAD below, so it’s a third cheaper in $USD equivalent)
https://novo.press/montreal-audiofest-report-part4/
“ .... Canadian importer Motet Distribution partnered with several local dealers to spotlight its portfolio of high-end audio brands at this year’s Toronto Audiofest. Motet distributes several high performance audio brands including Plinius, Auris, PMC, Triangle, Lumin, VTL, Music Hall, Hifiman and iFi.
In one room, Toronto retailer Star Electronics / Motet demonstrated that you can achieve some great sound without spending a ton of money.
The affordable system here showcased the Triangle Borea bookshelf speakers ($599), Triangle Tales 340 subwoofer, Music Hall A15.3 integrated amp ($750), Music Hall C-DAC15.3 DAC / transport ($750) and Music Hall mmf-2.3wh turntable.
The music had me tapping my toes in seconds flat. Vocals were vibrant, clean, articulate and full of emotion. Guitars displayed detailed string textures as they danced around in the mid / high ranges. The bass was also surprisingly deep and well articulated for such a small and inexpensive system.
Overall, this was perhaps the highest value system I had the pleasure of listening to at the show. Amazing value! ...”