The least I could live with is either a Jolida or Antique Sound intergrated tube amp,or for solid state B&K or Adcom seperates,even the CD player,like the SONY's older stuff..I would stick with my NEAR speakers and pickup a decent tuner for under 50.00,and it would maybe run under a grand total.And of course when times are tight KIMBER KABLE can bail you out with a decent sound between the components.
What's the Least You Could Live With?
This is a question for fellow audiophiles who have the good fortune to own high quality systems. In all probability you have $20,000+ invested in equipment and a similar amount in music. But suppose for a second that your economic circumstances dramatically changed and you were forced to seriously downgrade your equipment. How "modest" a system could you live with? Also, what other possessions or activities would you eliminate in order to maintain a high quality audio setup. Literally, would you sell the house on the lake in order to afford a pair of big Dynadudios?
For myself, I could be very happy with a Linn Classik - Monitor Audio Studio 20 combo. A little over $2k, used. I'd eliminate eating out and new clothes before going any lower.
For myself, I could be very happy with a Linn Classik - Monitor Audio Studio 20 combo. A little over $2k, used. I'd eliminate eating out and new clothes before going any lower.