That's better.
100 dollar stereo challenge!
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That's better.
Arkay
Lunatic Member
Let's see... this has to be TOTAL under $100? How about this:
Speakers: Infinity RS II speakers, FREE from the trash
CD player (+ LDs added): Pioneer CLP-HF9G Japanese domestic-market-only LD player with a TOP quality CD player in it. Cost $50.
Turntable: Some choices here, but I'll say the Luxman TT that was only $10, just to keep the cost total within limits. It's actually very nice, as one expects from Luxman.
Receiver: Marantz 2285B for $45.
YIKES! That makes $105. Okay, then cheapen the system by replacing the better Pioneer LD/CD player with the still-good Denon one that was FREE as it was going to be trashed/recycled. That brings the cost back down to $55 so far...
Wires: Speaker wires FREE made from a box of CAT 5 cable recovered from the trash outside a construction site. [Intelligent building, stupid workers!]
One interconnect FREE from a friend, used to connect the CD (LD player); the turntable came with its own connecting wires, so that's it for interconnects.
Cassette: With $45 left to play with, I can throw in the Nakamichi ZX-7 for thirty bucks.
That leaves fifteen dollars to add something... How about some cheap wooden shelves that I got, to serve as a rack?! That would bring the total to about $98.50, just under the wire.
Of course, in reality I would NEVER power my Infinity RS IIs with the Marantz 2285B; one would have to keep the volume down to prevent those two from tearing each other apart, so to speak!
And I don't think ANYONE is going to best KentTeffeteller's Mac/Altec/Thorens totally free system score. I know that I've never been THAT lucky, although I'm pleased with what I have been lucky enough to get, especially the free Infinities!
Speakers: Infinity RS II speakers, FREE from the trash
CD player (+ LDs added): Pioneer CLP-HF9G Japanese domestic-market-only LD player with a TOP quality CD player in it. Cost $50.
Turntable: Some choices here, but I'll say the Luxman TT that was only $10, just to keep the cost total within limits. It's actually very nice, as one expects from Luxman.
Receiver: Marantz 2285B for $45.
YIKES! That makes $105. Okay, then cheapen the system by replacing the better Pioneer LD/CD player with the still-good Denon one that was FREE as it was going to be trashed/recycled. That brings the cost back down to $55 so far...
Wires: Speaker wires FREE made from a box of CAT 5 cable recovered from the trash outside a construction site. [Intelligent building, stupid workers!]
One interconnect FREE from a friend, used to connect the CD (LD player); the turntable came with its own connecting wires, so that's it for interconnects.
Cassette: With $45 left to play with, I can throw in the Nakamichi ZX-7 for thirty bucks.
That leaves fifteen dollars to add something... How about some cheap wooden shelves that I got, to serve as a rack?! That would bring the total to about $98.50, just under the wire.
Of course, in reality I would NEVER power my Infinity RS IIs with the Marantz 2285B; one would have to keep the volume down to prevent those two from tearing each other apart, so to speak!
And I don't think ANYONE is going to best KentTeffeteller's Mac/Altec/Thorens totally free system score. I know that I've never been THAT lucky, although I'm pleased with what I have been lucky enough to get, especially the free Infinities!
superdog
AK Member
Luxman R-117 --$27 Pioneer sa 5200 $0
Denon dcm-380--$15 Tannoy 12" red monitors $70
Kenwood kl777x--$15 Sony c8esd cdp $20
Among others.They work for me.I see people have gotten some helluva deals!!.Just have to mention the r-117, the best receiver I have ever heard and consider myself lucky to own one.
Denon dcm-380--$15 Tannoy 12" red monitors $70
Kenwood kl777x--$15 Sony c8esd cdp $20
Among others.They work for me.I see people have gotten some helluva deals!!.Just have to mention the r-117, the best receiver I have ever heard and consider myself lucky to own one.
Axcel
Accuphase all the way
keep hearing great stuff on the R-117 whats the beeeg thing about it for you?
May have to git one
ManFromPorlock
Super Member
Oh, gosh. Just to be mean:
Marantz 1250 integrated, $18
Dual 1264 (with Shure V15 III) $2
Sony C7esD $5
Pioneer TX-608 (TX-6800 w/black dial) $5
4 KLH 32s, running stacked, total of $6
Total of $36
But, be comforted, I'm cheating a little: the Shure needs a new stylus.
:
Marantz 1250 integrated, $18
Dual 1264 (with Shure V15 III) $2
Sony C7esD $5
Pioneer TX-608 (TX-6800 w/black dial) $5
4 KLH 32s, running stacked, total of $6
Total of $36
But, be comforted, I'm cheating a little: the Shure needs a new stylus.
:EasyRiderNYC
Tubed
hotwheelsfan
New Member
Well,
My newest whole system that I aquired within the last year whould be my vintage tube audio system. I don't really include my cd player with it, but I did get a portable one, which I did list:
Tuner: Fisher FM-1000 - free
Turntable: Numark TT 1400 - free
Preamp: Leak Point One - free
Amps (pair) Leak TL/25 Pluses - free
CD (portable) Magnavox AZ 6832/17 - free
Speakers Visonik Ambassador 120 - free
Cables Misc desent quaily cables - free
Note: I got my speakers several years ago, so I can add that I have recieved many other speakers, mostly loose Cerwin Vegas and boxes with misc. crossover networks. I don't use them with my system above, just like my CD player, but I can, just to stay within the rules.
I also aquired all listed, over a year ago, but I got all (plus tons of other audio stuff) as a package deal to sort through and figure out what to sell, keep, or throw away. So technically, they became part of my stereo to keep within a year ago.
Anyhow, I also decided to keep plenty of other stuff to make up other systems and such, but the set up Ihave listed is so far my baby that I like the most.
Bob
My newest whole system that I aquired within the last year whould be my vintage tube audio system. I don't really include my cd player with it, but I did get a portable one, which I did list:
Tuner: Fisher FM-1000 - free
Turntable: Numark TT 1400 - free
Preamp: Leak Point One - free
Amps (pair) Leak TL/25 Pluses - free
CD (portable) Magnavox AZ 6832/17 - free
Speakers Visonik Ambassador 120 - free
Cables Misc desent quaily cables - free
Note: I got my speakers several years ago, so I can add that I have recieved many other speakers, mostly loose Cerwin Vegas and boxes with misc. crossover networks. I don't use them with my system above, just like my CD player, but I can, just to stay within the rules.
I also aquired all listed, over a year ago, but I got all (plus tons of other audio stuff) as a package deal to sort through and figure out what to sell, keep, or throw away. So technically, they became part of my stereo to keep within a year ago.
Anyhow, I also decided to keep plenty of other stuff to make up other systems and such, but the set up Ihave listed is so far my baby that I like the most.
Bob
SpeakerLabFan
< speakerlab 7's
Sansui 9090DB - $35
Altec Bolero c's - $40 (or AR 2ax's - $35)
Technics SL-1800MK2 - $12.50 (acquired with an SL-1200MK2 for $25 total)
Denon DCD-1500 CD Player - $12.50 (acquired with a big BPC HT receiver for $25 total)
Total: $100. Acquired in the past year.
Hooray for Craigslist and Estate/Yard Sales!
Altec Bolero c's - $40 (or AR 2ax's - $35)
Technics SL-1800MK2 - $12.50 (acquired with an SL-1200MK2 for $25 total)
Denon DCD-1500 CD Player - $12.50 (acquired with a big BPC HT receiver for $25 total)
Total: $100. Acquired in the past year.
Hooray for Craigslist and Estate/Yard Sales!
superdog
AK Member
I am not very technical I can only relay what I hear.It has the quality sound Rich and warm as the older powerhouse receivers but with a more modern sound???.With 160 wpc it took me to heights i had never heard in a stereo.
Brad Muller
Super Member
1. Sansui G-9000 for $20 2. McIntosh MR-78 for $20 3. Sony PS-X7 turntable for $15 4. JBL 4310's for $10 5. Pioneer CT-F1000 for $25 6. Pioneer P-D70 for $5. That's about the best I can do for under $100. However, there's no way to compete with guys finding large lots of vintage McIntosh and Altec gear on the curb or in a dumpster. That's what we call a BOLLY deal!!!!!!!! Brad
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
Hi all,
My lucky McIntosh find was 3 months ago on my way to work on Sharp's Ridge in Knoxville, TN. Old gentleman who owned it was super nice and very well off. The power amp got repaired in one afternoon. The tuner and preamp have been recapped, the Thorens belt replaced and the Crown overhauled and this gear is functioning like new. The old gent even helped me load it into the station wagon.
My lucky McIntosh find was 3 months ago on my way to work on Sharp's Ridge in Knoxville, TN. Old gentleman who owned it was super nice and very well off. The power amp got repaired in one afternoon. The tuner and preamp have been recapped, the Thorens belt replaced and the Crown overhauled and this gear is functioning like new. The old gent even helped me load it into the station wagon.
Axcel
Accuphase all the way
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Axcel
Accuphase all the way
could we get a picture of the rig as to rub it in more?
Juniperlater
Active Member
I have wanted one of those for a LONG time. They just always seem to be broken or overpriced. Good find!
Amber 50b integrated amp. 6.86
Nakamichi MB-1 CDP 5.00
Rega Planar 3, super elys
cart. Incognito wire 50.00
Nikko Gamma I tuner Free
EV sp12 woofers,t35
tweeters, Barzilay cabs 24.00
Interconnects 4@ 1.00 4.00
Speaker cable, 12ga.
underground lighting
cable 3.00
92.86
Sound, Priceless
Nakamichi MB-1 CDP 5.00
Rega Planar 3, super elys
cart. Incognito wire 50.00
Nikko Gamma I tuner Free
EV sp12 woofers,t35
tweeters, Barzilay cabs 24.00
Interconnects 4@ 1.00 4.00
Speaker cable, 12ga.
underground lighting
cable 3.00
92.86
Sound, Priceless
Barn system = Yard tunes:
SAE Two Separates
A10 amp
PA10 Pre
T6 Tuner all Free (curb side)
JVC 6+1 disk cd changer $20 GW
Sony tc rx77es cassette (Freecycle)
Technics SL-D2 $5 SA
IBM Thinkpad for MP3 and Streaming audio (free)
Paradigm 9se $12.99 GW
Interconnects .79 a pair GW $5
RCA-Mini headphone cable $8 RS
Speaker wire (Free zip cord) I'm an electrician.
Under $55 Tax and all
Garage System:
Technics SU-v98 Amp Section $10 Thrift
Adcom GFP-1a $13 SA
Parasound Somthing or other tuner $10 thrift
NAD 6+1 disk changer $25 GW
Onkyo TA-2048 Cassette thrown in on a trade.
no TT hooked up but i've had an onkyo cp-1017a
in this system before and probably will again. $7.50 thrift
BA HD9 Speakers $8.99 GW
Interconects $5
Under $85 tax included
SAE Two Separates
A10 amp
PA10 Pre
T6 Tuner all Free (curb side)
JVC 6+1 disk cd changer $20 GW
Sony tc rx77es cassette (Freecycle)
Technics SL-D2 $5 SA
IBM Thinkpad for MP3 and Streaming audio (free)
Paradigm 9se $12.99 GW
Interconnects .79 a pair GW $5
RCA-Mini headphone cable $8 RS
Speaker wire (Free zip cord) I'm an electrician.
Under $55 Tax and all
Garage System:
Technics SU-v98 Amp Section $10 Thrift
Adcom GFP-1a $13 SA
Parasound Somthing or other tuner $10 thrift
NAD 6+1 disk changer $25 GW
Onkyo TA-2048 Cassette thrown in on a trade.
no TT hooked up but i've had an onkyo cp-1017a
in this system before and probably will again. $7.50 thrift
BA HD9 Speakers $8.99 GW
Interconects $5
Under $85 tax included
