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...
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
Ive seen threaded rod in a few different colors in an industial tool and supply catalog at work,I think it was a granger catalog,,they also have it in lengths and diameters that they dont have at my local Home Depot,hope this helps,
