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What is your favorite budget audio component?

Just wondering for the sake of curiosity and general sharing and education among audiophiles, “What is your favorite budget audio component?” And as a bonus, “Why do you consider it budget and why is it good?” 
Since budget might be relative, I would say audio gear like MBL, Wilson MAXX speakers or anything ultra high end should not be considered.

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2channel8
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Genesis Physics Model 7s - $75 new for Hwu Powell tweeters!!!
Emotiva XPS-1 phono pre - $85 used. It was sweet for the money.
Oppo DV-980h - $83.45 used. Introduced me to DACS, HDCD, & DVD-A
Canton Ergo 1002DC towers - $800 used.

2channel8
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Double dip:
I forgot to mention Stax SRX mk 3/SRD-7 $185.
New 'component': I recently bought and applied a CD that guides one to optimum speaker placement by listening to a series of sounds and effects. The result was like getting new speakers! Really! and I thought I had my speakers positioned perfectly before. So wrong. (Isotek Ultimate System Set-up Disc. No affiliation)

Also mt Denon DL-301 mk II. I had a hard time finding a real upgrade and in the end had to spend more than double the $329 the 301 cost me.
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