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System for a teenager

I need advice to build a system for one of my sons school mates and his father. I have been advised to keep budget as low as possible but strive for quality sound.

My idea is buy used gear here at Audiogon starting with 2 series Vandersteen's, DVD-CD player with volume control and moderate power tube amps.

Would especially appreciate ideas for the DVD-CD with volume control and ideas for moderate power tube amps.
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I might be off-base here, but a good mid-fi system with NAD components might be the most enjoyable and hassle-free system for a teenager. Do an Audiogon search and you can find very reasonably priced gear from NAD, either DVD/CD or CD players, stereo or surround receivers, etc. NAD uses one remote for all it's equipment. There's one vendor who is also selling the PSB lineup at a discount, along with new, B stock or demo NAD. That could get a nice setup for under $1500 that could even be converted to (gasp) a home theater setup.

Kids like a sound with some punch to it, not SE triode midrange and no bass drive, IMHO.
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