coooltrane Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Any recs on where to look (either message boards or websites)? Am thinking about upgrading to a nice decent system. Don't have thousands to spend. But figured since I keep buying cds, might want to upgrade my sound system. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Cadence Magazine used to sell stereo equipment by mail order. You might use google to see if you can track down the current info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Here you go. Their stereo system arm was called North Country Audio. http://cadencebuilding.com/northcountry-audio.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.:.impossible Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I'd suggest buying used. Lots of great equipment available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niels Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Yep, buying used is the way to go I think when wanting a great system, but not having thousands of dollars! I think for the U.S. the Audiokarma forum is a very informative an usefull site. And offcourse when you know what you want, ebay can be your friend (well, it was mine when putting together my system). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Here's a good forum for tube gear: http://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I've just started reading this book, and it seems very useful: Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBop Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) Some fine advice already offered, but I would have to add: think about what you want. Audio is really changing, and you should ensure you're getting something that will serve your desires (we aren't really talking "needs" here, right? -smiley here- ) Sources: CD? Mass storage (from download, burn or "local creation"/recording)? LP (who know how long the fad will last) Streaming? Amplification: Phono input needed? Or "line" only? Digital only? Analog and digital sources? Output: Speakers? Headphones? Depending on those "desires", you might avoid entire components you don't need. An amplifier, a phono input, component CD player, A/D converter... Edited January 27, 2013 by BeBop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeSpeech Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I've just started reading this book, and it seems very useful: Amazon I'm not a fan of Harley, but ironically he chooses my speakers for his cover art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom in RI Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I would recommend a few hours studying at AudioKarma.org. Would second the idea that you will do much better looking for used equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Shearn Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 How does one go about finding used equipment? Right now I'm just using my Onkyo TXSR304 Amp and Audio Technica ATHM40FS headphones at the moment. I've been ripping CD's to my external HD for convienience sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Wood Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) Check out audiogon.com Edited February 1, 2013 by Stefan Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeSpeech Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Also check out craigslist for local deals (I have sold an Oppo BDP-83SE and my previous left/right speakers the N802s on CL--good deals on great gear is possible). You can also get great deals, including used deals, on Amazon. For example, these decent Polk bookshelf speakers for under $200 (list price is nearly twice that). http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0018QRO9A/?ie=UTF8&camp=213733&creative=393193&linkCode=shr&tag=eyes0bf-20&=electronics&qid=1360181122&sr=1-3&keywords=polk+audio+speakers&condition=used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coooltrane Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thank you all for the great advice. Looks like I have some research to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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