I would concentrate on used equipment.
Deals galore!
USAudiomart is also a great place to look.
You can even shop within your state.
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What do you plan on using as your source?
Streaming, CD player, turntable, tuner...?
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As you can see diripio,
Choices abound!
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Yes, but where does it end?
Why not $3000, $4000?
Of course the higher the budget the more choices and quality, but a limit has to be set and to pick and choose within those parameters.
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Wait a sec, HOW lowball??? 🤔 |
Unfortunately, not all threads are as smooth and positive as this one.
They can become quite contentious and nasty. A lot of personality clashes.
Still, the majority are quite informative with guys who really know their stuff.
Also, A lot of guys who THINK they know their stuff.
I am neither. My audio knowledge is quite limited.
Take your time finding speakers. Check power handling and sensitivity.
Make sure it is compatible with your amp.
And enjoy.
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You guys,
He's already got what he needs sans speakers..... |
Most equipment will be out of your budget range, but there could be a hidden gem in there, especially in bookshelf speakers, and integrated amps. |
diripio,
Your budget is entirely up to you.
The higher your budget, the greater your choices. |
Yes, always demo when you can and don't rush. Take your time, do your homework, explore your options.
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If you find an interesting piece in your price range, read all you can online about them and what others who have experience with them have to say...
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There's a Rotel ra12 integrated for sale in Olympia I believe that looks like a good deal. Its a dealer ad so make sure you have guarantees if interested. Us audio mart.
Speakers, if it were me, the Ascend Acoustics Sierra2 with Raal ribbon tweeter.
I believe a pair for sale here.
$450 asking for the Rotel regularly $1000
Around $800 for the Sierras regularly $1450
If interested, negotiate!
That leaves you $250 for good cables.
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For now, I will be streaming music from my hard drive and internet streaming. |
Sounds like an invite, diripio!
Perhaps a pm is in your near future...
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diripio,
Yes, I have personally owned the ascends and can state quite confidently that they are a true bargain at their used price.
To get a bamboo cabinet, a custom SEAS driver and a Raal ribbon tweeter for their used price is quite a deal.
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Forget transducers, do you have any drivers? |
Show off...
I tied my shoes all by myself today.
Well, they're Velcro, but still.... |
Me??!
I can't glue two popsicle sticks together.... |
Well, diripio,
Tell us what you're getting!!!!!
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I think you made a terrific decision on the gear.
Order, shmorder! When you are offered a great deal, jump on it.
I cannot give my opinion as I am not familiar with the sound of the speakers you have listed.
I ask that you not discount the Ascend Acoustic Sierra 2.
They can even be upgraded to the Sierra 2ex with a new style SEAS woofer from Ascend. Reported to be very, very good for the upgrade cost.
Nice score on the Nakamichi’s!
And kudos to Mr. Jolly for helping a fellow music lover get started.... |
