What punches much higher than it's price point?


Just bought a Townshend Audio reference preamp in part, because an owner posted how it performed better than preamps he owned that were more than twice the price !  I concur wholeheartedly.  This makes me wonder what other audio diamonds are hiding out there ?  What component have you purchased new that so impressed you at its price point ?

greenngoldcheesehead

Good question!

  • Quad Vena II
  • Musical Fidelity 3x series 
  • Celestion  Fx and 6x speakers
  • Creek integrated amps
  • Rega P3

“What component have you purchased new that so impressed you at its price point”
Softone Model4 Phono….what an incredible bargain! 

Tekton speakers,home made cables SOME FOODS AND great music.happy listening. Fosi audio. Used products at 30 cents on the dollar.

Bluesound Node - Streamer... now going for $600+, but you can pick a used one up for $200+

https://www.bluesound.com/usa/node?srsltid=AfmBOorrYsAR1FB5lONZjrHo-k6Y0Hyj00y_zjLyzT-ESDc2CR7qR6Hv

This is the streamer I started my digital path a few years back.... for the price point, cant be beat and does it well.  Have upgraded since...Aurender N20. 

My 2nd suggestion = anything from Schits Audio:

https://www.schiit.com/products/loki-max-f?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=117182881&gbraid=0AAAAADsoUwcc283xdjTLuw48PVFpMz4yf&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-NHLBhDSARIsAIhe9X04giCaR7xxyJ6c8vLpqurE8XwcNdvQnT4TB0FyhxKBj_m3NR_RBiEaAqg9EALw_wcB

3rd: VPI Classic Signature TT; for the price point tough to beat & punches well above many costing more

https://www.vpiindustries.com/classic-signature?srsltid=AfmBOoqeg1qkplndCu5eqwjLQqZkWfM8ss_spqLqdkL_aeXD0gEf__J8