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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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jakeman
78 posts
 
Adcom GFA555 new in the 80s
kennovak
13 posts
 
PSB X2T Floor Standing Speakers.  More than budget, these are all about value. 
koan2
6 posts
 
+1 on the Adcom GFA-555.  Considering recapping.   Biamping a pair of Vandersteen 2Ci speakers.   Thinking of getting a GFP-750 
boxer12
8,655 posts
 
I'll second the ZDac from Parasound. It really shouldn't be as good as it is :-). Also if you're a DIY'er, you can make some crazy good power cables using Oyaide Tunami cable. 
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noromance
9,593 posts
 
Jelco 750 tonearm.
BLE Design power cables on eBay.
Belkin AV20302-06 RCA interconnects. 
Albert Porter Ports AC receptacles.




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