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Really Inexpensive Systems That Sounded Great?
I can’t tell you of anything current, but in the beginning of my hifi journey, I did a bit of buying/selling used or buying kits. Those Halfler kits were really good for the times and as tech improved, you could pretty easily mod them.  
Buying Pet Peeve - Pictures
I responded to an ad just last week where the guy was selling a modded integrated amp and presented pictures from before the mods were done.  I asked him two questions. I asked what brand of tubes were in it and if he he would send me newer pictur... 
Jazz for aficionados
Just listened to Brian Bromberg, Thicker Than Water and Brian Bromberg Plays Hendrix.  
Tune of the Day
First tune of the day, Hey Mister Tambourine Man, by The Byrds.  
The Impossible Has Happened
The worst thing I’ve read in a review is that the remote felt cheap.  
Ozzy is done
An amazing run he’s had.  
Whats playing on your system today?
King Crimson, 21st Century Schizoid Man.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Al Di Meola, Elegant Gypsy. Excellent guitar work!  
Whats playing on your system today?
This just popped up on Qobuz. Gabi Hartmann, Gabi Hartmann.    
Tune of the Day
Paramore, That’s What You Get.  
Whats playing on your system today?
The Hollies Greatest Hits.  
What is the current retail cost of your reference system?
@rocray  @curiousjim, I think you meant ONE MEELYON DOLLARS I stand corrected. 😁  
Tune of the Day
Just started watching the Get Back documentary, so The Beatles, Get Back.  
recommendation of amps
Do you have a preamp or are you looking for an integrated amplifier?  
Analyzing DACs
What’s the rest of your system and how much do you want to spend on a DAC?