the trick (as with all engineering) is to get great sound on a fixed budget (thereby ensuring one also has a happy marriage, a small mortgage, and a lower stress job which allows time to listen to the rig).
I love my current system. Even my mother-in-law loves my current system. Front-back: Marantz CD67(new) - Monarchy 22A DAC (used) - Densen B-100 amp(new) - spica angelus(used) - REL strata 3(used) - all cables homemade. Total cost, about $2600 USD.
I love my current system. Even my mother-in-law loves my current system. Front-back: Marantz CD67(new) - Monarchy 22A DAC (used) - Densen B-100 amp(new) - spica angelus(used) - REL strata 3(used) - all cables homemade. Total cost, about $2600 USD.