Super budget system!

by mikewoodkozar on Budget Minded
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Ok, so i have been slowly putting together a system on a serious budget, pretty much i have been buying gear for bargain prices in a quest to get some decent musical sound for 2 channel redbook playback.

I do not have any sentimental attachment to any of this equipment and would sell or trade any of it in a heartbeat for an upgrade of any sort.

That being said, i am really on a quest for the next improvement in sound, problem is i have no idea what that next step is, a better DAC, like a PS Audio or Bel Canto, better speakers, a more powerful 2 channel amp, maybe scratch the B&K and start with a 2 channel preamp, i really dont know! Please any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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    • Pioneer ELITE BDP-05fd
    Wolfson DAC
    • B&K Components B&K AVR202
    I had one of these about 10 years ago, sold it when cash was tight and just bought another one, really like it.
    • Kef C-Series (have no idea what model?)
    Got these off Craigslist for $75 cash but had to buy new woofers for them, cool thing is that the woofers were NOS original KEF, they were $50 bucks.
    • Audioquest King Cobra
    .5m interconnects going from Pioneer to B&K
    • Paul Speltz Anti-Cables
    3ft pair
    • Apple TV ATV Gen 1
    Sends digital music to the B&K via optical cable, got the Apple TV on craigslist for $75
    • Panamax MAX2000
    I got this here on Audiogon for $100 shipped, it looks really cool, is it helping? I have no idea

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So did you glue two pieces of 3/4 inch thick MDF to get the 1 1/2 inches? I ask because I built a similar rack for my daughter when she went off to Purdue Univ.
The DIY rack is pretty common but the speaker stands are really nice looking. Haven't seen anyone else try that.
Check my system page for a look at my DIY rack. I used slate in place of wood, very heavy and passes the knuckle rap test.

timrhu

No suggestions from me. Although I do own the PS Audio DLIII dac and feel it is exceptional for the money so if you look for a dac you should consider it.
I have to ask if your system rack and speaker stands are DIY? They look great.

timrhu

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