In Reply to: System $300 posted by Sumflow on June 28, 2012 at 17:40:29:
I think if we're talking about a working system for $300, the lion's share of the investment needs to be on speakers, with just enough spared for necessary amplification. If you have ANY digital source now, I'd stick with that. An upgraded DAC can always come latter, but if you don't have good enough speakers (and an amp capable of properly driving them), you'll never hear the improvement in the source anyway.
BTW, although I don't think powered speakers are generally a good option in your price range, there is a pair of powered AudioPro speakers listed on ebay right now for $150 (+$100 shipping, unless you're in Washington area), that are a STEAL! If you're not familiar with AudioPro, they are a Swedish brand, known for their (very good)powered subs... the speakers on ebay are basically their sub with a two way speaker added in. Result is a near full range speaker (-3db is around 30hz, if memory serves).
...and, no I don't have anything to do with the listing, but I've heard them before, and they are quite nice. I'd been toying with picking them up myself, but until I pick up a new contract, I can't afford to throw money out for speakers that would end up sitting with all the others in my basement!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200782867707?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Edits: 06/28/12
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- RE: System $300 - Frommerstop 18:36:02 06/28/12 (9)
- System $300 - Sumflow 20:23:07 06/28/12 (3)
- Come on - do we really need this "picture book" treatment in every post of yours?! - willkayakforfood 20:28:20 06/28/12 (2)
- Right Brain vs: Left Brain - Sumflow 21:53:06 06/28/12 (0)
- "picture book" - Sumflow 20:31:18 06/28/12 (0)
- $250 of his saved up $300 allowance on speakers? LOL -nt - soulfood 19:05:12 06/28/12 (4)
- RE: $250 of his saved up $300 allowance on speakers? LOL -nt - Frommerstop 19:17:34 06/28/12 (3)
- RE: $250 of his saved up $300 allowance on speakers? LOL -nt - soulfood 20:06:11 06/28/12 (2)
- RE: $250 of his saved up $300 allowance on speakers? LOL -nt - Frommerstop 21:11:15 06/28/12 (1)
- RE: $250 of his saved up $300 allowance on speakers? LOL -nt - soulfood 08:49:58 06/29/12 (0)