I don't think that system would sound very good--there's good tubes and cheap bad tubes which is the WAV. The Tivoli is ugly for a hifi rig. The speakers are the only thing he chose I'm OK with, but alot of others here have listed better choices. At <$1,000 a s/s integrated is the way to go, bookshelf two-ways, and a decent front end. That sony DVD/SACD/CD for $200--get real: all quantity and no quality. SACD won't sound good on a cheap DAC.
Used and DIY:
Audiolab 8000 series integrated amp. $300-$400
(this thing had awesome features for biamping and wireless remote)
Audiolab 8000 series cd player (or the Marantz CD-63 Marakanetz mentioned) $Speakers: Murphy Blaster MBOW1 $350 parts (lots of other good DIY and used choices though)
Tuner: The Dyna FM-3 (this a good spot for tubes) $50
(an Acurus DIA-150 for <$550 and the Marantz CD-63 at $150 would be a good combo plus speakers. The acurus had a passive linestage too, basically a power amp with volume and switching features.)
New:
Electronics: NAD for CD (maybe DVD too) and the integrated. (I'd forget about the SACD thing)
Speakers: Any good 2-way with 5.25"-6.5" mid/woofs and the tweets) Lots of choices.
Cambridge is probably ok too. My brains not workin good on the new stuff.
Cables aren't where to put the money that cheap--unless you're finding some real bargains. Basic wood stands for $40 if there's nothing good someone already has. For Vinyl, save some more money (the older Duals from what I heard one time are worth it sometimes at garage sale prices.)
Used and DIY:
Audiolab 8000 series integrated amp. $300-$400
(this thing had awesome features for biamping and wireless remote)
Audiolab 8000 series cd player (or the Marantz CD-63 Marakanetz mentioned) $
Tuner: The Dyna FM-3 (this a good spot for tubes) $50
(an Acurus DIA-150 for <$550 and the Marantz CD-63 at $150 would be a good combo plus speakers. The acurus had a passive linestage too, basically a power amp with volume and switching features.)
New:
Electronics: NAD for CD (maybe DVD too) and the integrated. (I'd forget about the SACD thing)
Speakers: Any good 2-way with 5.25"-6.5" mid/woofs and the tweets) Lots of choices.
Cambridge is probably ok too. My brains not workin good on the new stuff.
Cables aren't where to put the money that cheap--unless you're finding some real bargains. Basic wood stands for $40 if there's nothing good someone already has. For Vinyl, save some more money (the older Duals from what I heard one time are worth it sometimes at garage sale prices.)