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mbelanger

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Greetings
« on: 29 Oct 2015, 07:41 am »
Greetings all,

My name is Mark and I'm an audiophile without the budget to be one, so I'm most interested in digital audio.


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FullRangeMan

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #1 on: 29 Oct 2015, 07:46 am »
Welcome Mbelanger. :thumb:
I no different from you.
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stlrman

Re: Greetings
« Reply #2 on: 29 Oct 2015, 09:47 am »
Welcome Mark, tons of great gear out there on the cheap. I love my Pioneer floor standers and matching subwoofer!! :thumb: all bought at Best Buy for$350 .  Designed by the very famous Andrew Jones who is now working for Elac. See the Elac thread. Elac had nice standmounts for $250.
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Blackmore

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« Reply #3 on: 29 Oct 2015, 11:00 am »
Plenty of great gear at lower prices these days. Welcome to A/C.
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JLM

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #4 on: 29 Oct 2015, 01:42 pm »
On a budget?  Don't buy music, stream it.  Tidal provides access to nearly all CD quality music for $20/month.

Look to iFi for good really small DAC's etc.  (the Nano iDSD is $200, well respected, tiny, and has volume control/RCA output/headphone jack).  Just plug into your computer.

And consider powered (or better yet active) monitors for bang for the buck that are designed with enjoyment in mind (most are used for studio work).  JBL LSR305 ($300/pair 2-way actives) may be your best low cost option.

Even something like the AudioEngine A2+ can get your foot in the door ($250/pair, limited bass - perfect for desktop or add a sub, but very small powered speakers with built-in DAC).
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Phil A

Re: Greetings
« Reply #5 on: 29 Oct 2015, 02:05 pm »
Welcome to AC.  There are tons of options and digital has gotten really good in recent times.
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aldcoll

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #6 on: 29 Oct 2015, 02:53 pm »
Welcome to AC.  I use to have some money and then I got married :scratch:  Now she says I don't have any to spend on audio stuff :thumb:

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ArthurDent

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Re: Greetings
« Reply #7 on: 29 Oct 2015, 03:51 pm »
Greetings & Welcome to AC Mark.  :thumb:  Lots of options for cheap & cheerful musical fun, check out that circle.
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