I have read about the new Antique Sound tube monoblocks for $99(!) each. Couple that with a CD player with variable out(for volume control). For speakers, use anything like the $500 Triangle monitors, or cheaper(assuming the efficiency is high enough). Interconnects can be HomeGrown Audio Super Silver, Silver Solution, or used AQ Turquoise/Topaz/Ruby or Kimber PBJ. Speaker cable can be Axon 8, used AudioQuest Type 6/Indigo, or used Kimber 4TC/8TC. Very easily done for $1000. And great sound I am certain.
