thecarpathian

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Sam here and l just made a new discovry.
You are wise, mammoth. 
Want to setup basic home audio system
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. 
Sam here and l just made a new discovry.
I beg to differ.Sam is a genius.To come up with these threads and then sit back and watch the action is trolling to the 'n'th degree!Again, kudos Sam!You put kenjit to shame... 
Sam here and l just made a new discovry.
How about cheese sandwiches and ceiling fans? 
Want to setup basic home audio system
Wait a sec, HOW lowball??? 🤔 
Want to setup basic home audio system
Sounds like an invite, diripio!Perhaps a pm is in your near future... 
Want to setup basic home audio system
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. 
Want to setup basic home audio system
For now, I will be streaming music from my hard drive and internet streaming. 
This looks like a terrible investment
Down to $27k.... 
Want to setup basic home audio system
As you can see diripio, Choices abound! 
Want to setup basic home audio system
Yes, always demo when you can and don't rush. Take your time, do your homework, explore your options. 
Want to setup basic home audio system
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... 
Want to setup basic home audio system
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... 
Want to setup basic home audio system
diripio,Your budget is entirely up to you.The higher your budget, the greater your choices. 
Want to setup basic home audio system
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.