[leica m3]

Last weekend I participated in the Burning Amp event in Redwood City, California. Along with my Bottlehead set up I also demonstrated a "cheap and cheerful" system which consisted of a TPA7297 amp, Sony Playstation 1 and a pair of Braun Output C speakers. The TPA has been recapped, the Playstation was stock and the Output C speakers crossovers recapped and all drivers rebuilt. When people saw the setup everyone smiled, and after they heard it the smiles got even larger. I received a lot of complements on how nice it sounded.

[TrungT]

That's awesome and welcome to AC

[Poultrygeist]

Similar to my $100 system which consists of a Playstation, 6n3 tube preamp, TPA3116 and Dayton speakers.  The SCPH 5501 and B652's are modded.

For me it's a challenge to see what can be accomplished on a shoe string. One could spend hundreds more yet not get better performance.

[FullRangeMan]

Similar to my $100 system which consists of a Playstation, 6n3 tube preamp, TPA3116 and Dayton speakers.  The SCPH 5501 and B652's are modded.

For me it's a challenge to see what can be accomplished on a shoe string. One could spend hundreds more yet not get better performance.

Iam impressed this system cost you $100?
It is used?

[Poultrygeist]

Iam impressed this system cost you $100?
It is used?

The only used item is the PS1 and they can be found for $5 at most flea markets.

Parts Express Dayton speakers $39 a pair but mine were on sale for $34

6n3 tube preamp is $39 on ebay

TPA3116 is $10 ( eBay ) + an $8 lap top power supply (Amazon )

[FullRangeMan]

These low prices would not be anyform possible in my contry.
There are currently more than 90 taxes inforce in this banana.
Domestic household electronic pay 44.75% in various taxes.
Music CDs pay 37.88% :- (((

[ClefChef]

I've tried similar things with PS-1 and TPA3116 where the goal was audiophile quality system for under $200. Speaker and enclosure cost is the biggest issue...