Used Dahlquist DQ10s - about $300, Used Acoustat TNT200 power amp on Audioweb for $200, Used Chase Technologies remote control preamp for about $75 used. $575 so far. If you pick up a cheap enough CD player, you may have enough for a modest powered sub. And we're talking real Hi-Fi here. One of me audiophile daughters has a similar system and it's dynamite. Don
Solve this fun puzzle
How would one select components to begin a new 2 channel system. Do i start with speakers, amps, preamps, or transport. Lets say i start with speakers, how do i now which amp to use. Is it possible for me to miss the perfect combo if i dont audition them all. There are just too many variables. lets say i had 5 choices for each category, that easily over 100 combinations. To narrow it down and to let you guys help me with suggestions i am currently looking on how to spend $900 on used market for the complete system for my apartment. A cd player will be my only source, so i favor amps with volume controls. Please help. Bye the way i live in Birmingham, AL, there aren't much auditioning options available here.