What is your favorite budget audio component?


Just wondering for the sake of curiosity and general sharing and education among audiophiles, “What is your favorite budget audio component?” And as a bonus, “Why do you consider it budget and why is it good?” 
Since budget might be relative, I would say audio gear like MBL, Wilson MAXX speakers or anything ultra high end should not be considered.

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Yamaha A-S801 Integrated Amp ($899).   Good sound, flexible, built-in 32bit DAC.

Sonos Connect ($349) with Deezer Elite subscription ($20/mo).  Easy 16-bit FLAC streaming.  35mil+ songs.

One of the things I really like about Audiogon forums is you learn about gear you'd never heard of or considered.    Based on this thread, I now might try the Omega Super 3i monitors in my second system.  Thanks Audiogon!