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How many enjoy low $ second system sound?

To many my $10K system of Zu Essence and various amps of SET mono's, SET integrated, hybrid integrated etc. might be meager pickings but even the founder of ZU was impressed with the sonics provided. But I am amazed how satisfying it is to listen to my new Energy RC 10's at less then $300/pr. connected to a rare, $200 Adcom SS integrated streaming jazz through my iMac connected with RShack 3.5mm y-connectors from computer to amp. All bought for back ground music in the evening's or Saturdays when I don't want to fire the SET tube monoblocks and just want some sound. This little set up is really satisfying and I am amazed how nice it sounds each time I listen. So now the question - how much have I overspent through the years when I am so taken back by $500 worth of components? Get's one to thinking!!
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mezzanine
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Hi Polk432,
I recently bought a Linn Classic Music, the newer one with Chakra amp in it. Sounds great. Looking to replace my Proacs and I heard a pair of used Katans for sale at my local dealer. How do you like them? I liked them a lot, they were very musical. They were a little bright sounding though. Maybe it was the NAD electronics running them? Not sure. I will try them again this week and also the newer Majik 109's.
BTW, to answer your question, I prefer the old Audiogon. Not liking this new version very much.
To answer this thread, I prefer low $ systems. There is a lot variety out there and I can afford to change around and try out lots of gear this way. Some of the most enjoyable systems I heard were affordable ones. I especially like British integrated amps. Tons of them out there.
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