Hi-fi on a beer budget.

by dconnelly on Budget Minded
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Well, here's my system. It's not much, but it makes me happy. I'm in college and can't really afford too much but when I can, I'd like to upgrade my amp and speaker cables. Also, I know the positioning of the speakers is not optimum, but my apartment is pretty small so... it is what it is.

Thanks for looking,

David
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Components Toggle details

    • Pro-ject Debut III
    My first turntable. A great piece of gear for someone on a budget.
    • Pro-ject Phono Box II
    inexpensive and works well for me
    • Marantz TA-60
    found it at a garage sale for $5. not great but it will work until i can afford something better
    • Monitor Audio RS6
    nice little speakers. they look and sound superb
    • Audioquest Copperhead
    2m long. longer than i needed but i got them at a price i couldnt pass up.
    • RatShack bulk wire
    cant afford fancy cables right now but they work alright
    • DIY equipment rack
    i built it this summer. its not the worlds best isolation system but i think it looks cool and it holds my gear off the ground
    • DIY turntable isolation
    sandbox for my tt made out of 3/4inch maple ply and filled with play sand from menards
    • Pro-Ject Speed Box II
    handy little outboard power supply that increases speed stability and allows electronic switching between 33 and 45rpm

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David,
You have setup a decent system. The Marantz needs to be updated soon. Choose a neutral to warm amp for the Monitor audio. A coo, amp will make the speakers sound too forward for your near field listening.
Enjoy your music and don't let the "small apartment" rob your music thrill.

milpai

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