2. misc-audio
  3. 132613-20042

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.

128x1282psyop
czarivey
5,664 posts
 
Mac 1900 receiver. $400...900 depending on condition.
toddverrone's avatar
toddverrone
840 posts
 
@mesch I just got rid of mine when I sold my Yamaha disc changer on eBay...

That was definitely a good DAC!

My bargain - my class D monoblocks. ICEpower 500asp modules, quality connectors, nice case.. $600 for the pair.
nutty
2,659 posts
 
October 2016, Anthem I225 Integrated amp - $900. From Parts connexion with new Mundorf AG Capacitors. 1 year warranty. Still have the original Blue Nichicon Capacitors.

New 1.5 meter Cardas Golden Reference Power cable and (1) pair- New 1 meter Cardas Golden Reference XLR interconnects for 55% off, also from Chris at Parts Connexion- $800 all in shipped.

N
swampwalker's avatar
swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
If the rest of your system is a good match and you only have 1 source, the Lightspeed passive LDR pre-amp is "stupid-good" at about 1/2 kilo-buck!  Not quite as good as my 20X price actives, but surely a bargain of the century.  Used Vandersteen 2ce sig speakers.  McCormack DNA 0.5. Used Merlin TSM monitors.  
terry9
2,210 posts
 
Canare starquad microphone cable for interconnect.

TransFi air bearing tonearm.

Plitron isolation transformers.
More to discover