Suggestions on a good shelf system?

You might be shocked to hear how good the Sharp SD-EX111 all-in-one sounds. It is a CD player, tuner, pre-amp and 2-channel amplifier in one unit. The amplifiers are of the digital/switching type and sound very good.

This unit was designed with an MSRP of $499 in mind, but I think the Sharp name did not help it generate the credit it was due. These were closed out for under $100 last year and they sometimes show up on the used market for about $100-$150. They are well worth the price.

Redwine audio also performs mods on the Sharp that take it to another level. With the mods this all-in-one becomes a very good sounding unit.

Also there is a 18,000+ hit post about this unit over at www.Audiocircle.com . You also sometimes see one listed in the marketplace section of Audiocircle.

The Arcam is a great unit and the Linn is also. But given the price difference, I would always choose the Sharp. Heck, it might even sound better overall......

Enjoy,

TIC

NAD L53 would cost you like a grand less than the Arcam and will play DVDs as well as CD. Hook up the monitors of your choice with some magnet wire, a screen if you want to use the DVD function, and you're all set.

used linn classik...preamp, amp, cd player, and some with optional tuner...about 900 to 1200 used depending on age and options