which for a $1000


If you had $1000 or less to spend on each separate component
be it an amp,preamp,cd player,turntable or even a dac or integrated amp,which would it be?$ would include interconnects and powercords together for $1000 to build a complete system?
john421

Showing 1 response by mesch

At $1000 each:

Bryston BDA-1 DAC - used,

Audiophilleo USB/SPDIF W/ purepower - $650 used, for computer as server,

Marantz 5004 CD player used as transport - $350 new,

TT many choices at this price, new or local pickup used,

Phono stage - $350 used,

~ 5 year old Integrated AMP used,

~ Demo pair or 5 year old speakers used from dealer after listening with above purchased integrated,

Cables - 2 pair interconnects, 1 digital, 2 USB, speaker,

Room treatments - USED, DIY

Total cost under $7500 for 3 input analog/digital system.

Interesting.