cheap and simple stereo system

by m_laken on Budget Minded
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Description

the goals of this system are simplicity and good digital (cd) sound reproduction...the weak link is the speakers, which i plan to upgrade sometime this year....probably proacs, dynaudios or Hales....i am very happy with it at the moment, especially considering how little i have spent...
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    • Arcam Alpha 7SE
    bought used $205shipped on ebay...sounds great for the money
    • Arcam Alpha 9 int
    bought used $450shipped thanks audiogon....works great with cd player...only need 1 remote for whole system!
    • Paradigm Monitor 7
    monitor 7v2...weakest link...plan to upgrade...bass is muddy and not very clear or tight...
    • Homemade Stand
    made from threaded rod and red oak laminated plywood...finished with minwax deep red stain. edges 45degree beveled and painted black...total cost: $60 +50hoursoflabor+10daysofdryingtime

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I second SmellyFuzz comment about the Paradigm Signature.
Listen to the S4, or S8. The S8 is costly but I thing worth it. If you don't require alot of base the S4's will do. I owne a pair of S2's and I love them. With the right amps
WOW THE SOUND IS GREAT! I would put them up against monitors costing thousands more.

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