There are many ways to skin the cat.
Here is another alternative:
(I am familiar with the modified drivers and amp but not the enclousures - but I trust the source)
Flatpak - ready to be glued-up kit. Use this source for the Fostex FE126e and this little integrated tube amp with USB DAC and single AUX in.
If you buy the amp used ($350-$450), you might be able to build the speakers with above mentioned drivers for the remaining chunk of your budget.
Since the amp has the USB DAC, your computer can be used as the source.
If that's how it will be configured, get the newer (2009) version with improved USB DAC. You can also try this alternative for cool $398 delivered - ( FYI, I have no experience with this amp)
I hope you enjoy these alternatives
Mariusz
Here is another alternative:
(I am familiar with the modified drivers and amp but not the enclousures - but I trust the source)
Flatpak - ready to be glued-up kit. Use this source for the Fostex FE126e and this little integrated tube amp with USB DAC and single AUX in.
If you buy the amp used ($350-$450), you might be able to build the speakers with above mentioned drivers for the remaining chunk of your budget.
Since the amp has the USB DAC, your computer can be used as the source.
If that's how it will be configured, get the newer (2009) version with improved USB DAC. You can also try this alternative for cool $398 delivered - ( FYI, I have no experience with this amp)
I hope you enjoy these alternatives
Mariusz