Well, I would imagine the term "very good sounding" is probably very subjective and am sure most everyone that is in this hobby will say their system fits that bill. And I am no exception.
I have less than $2000 in my mostly vintage system.
Pair of McIntosh MC40 amps ($600)
Altec 604-8G Model 17s ($150)
CJ PV-10A preamp ($500)
Technics SP25 TT with ATP-12T arm ($60)
Denon 103R ($150) lightly used on Agon
Cinemag SUT ($160)
Marantz CC-65SE CD changer ($20)
The Altecs are nearfield monitors and I haven't done any room treatments. All is hooked up with inexpensive cables and wire.
I am sure it would sound different than a $16K system. But I doubt the owner of the $16K system is any happier with his system than I am of mine.
I have less than $2000 in my mostly vintage system.
Pair of McIntosh MC40 amps ($600)
Altec 604-8G Model 17s ($150)
CJ PV-10A preamp ($500)
Technics SP25 TT with ATP-12T arm ($60)
Denon 103R ($150) lightly used on Agon
Cinemag SUT ($160)
Marantz CC-65SE CD changer ($20)
The Altecs are nearfield monitors and I haven't done any room treatments. All is hooked up with inexpensive cables and wire.
I am sure it would sound different than a $16K system. But I doubt the owner of the $16K system is any happier with his system than I am of mine.