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estuardo4

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Hello from Mexico
« on: 1 Mar 2019, 06:56 pm »
Hello to all,

As here in Mexico, having a $3,000 USD amp or speaker is definitely out of my reach, I'm looking for advice on how to get a reasonably priced, cheap and cheerful system. I currently have a pair of KEF Q100, an old Yamaha stereo amp and my computer feeding a SMSL DAC.

So I'm looking for approval from the mods so I can start discussing topics and hopefully someone here can help me improve and tweak my system.
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Re: Hello from Mexico
« Reply #1 on: 1 Mar 2019, 07:00 pm »
Welcome aboard Estuardo :thumb:
If you have a small or mid size room you can use a fullrange driver as Classic10Alnico or Wild Burro Alnico, which will save you some cash as they dont need expensive xovers or even biding post.

If you have a handy carpenter near you try this $1095 pair:
https://commonsenseaudio.com/an10classicalnicospecs.jpg

For less price $375 pair try the Ferrite version:
https://commonsenseaudio.com/an10classicspecs.jpg
David Dicks will supply the detailed enclosure plans to you after the purchase.
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estuardo4

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Re: Hello from Mexico
« Reply #2 on: 1 Mar 2019, 07:05 pm »
Thank you.

Now let the posting started  :D
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Re: Hello from Mexico
« Reply #3 on: 1 Mar 2019, 08:08 pm »
If you can build a cabinet, or have access to a cabinet maker,  I believe these are by far the best deal on speakers that are superior to others under $1200.  It's a kit priced just under $400 USD.  The owner ships lots of speaker kits internationally.

http://gr-research.com/x-statikkit.aspx
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Phil A

Re: Hello from Mexico
« Reply #4 on: 1 Mar 2019, 10:43 pm »
Welcome!
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Re: Hello from Mexico
« Reply #5 on: 2 Mar 2019, 01:06 am »
Greetings & Welcome to AC estuardo   :thumb:
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Re: Hello from Mexico
« Reply #6 on: 2 Mar 2019, 10:42 am »
Welcome!

My C&C favorites:

JBL LSR 305 Mk2 ($300 USD/pair active 2-way compact monitors).  I own the big brother 708P's but could easily live with these long term.

Topping DX7s ($500 USD fully balanced DAC/preamp/headphone amp).  Measures well, good design, and runs all formats except MQA.  In this age of constant digital advancements, it's hard to justify spending more but anything less is a toy.

Your choice of digital source(s)
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OzarkTom

Re: Hello from Mexico
« Reply #7 on: 2 Mar 2019, 02:43 pm »
Welcome!

For speakers, look at Decware site. They have plans for the DNA Horns for $19.95. You might can build a pair for $300 or less including the drivers and cabinets.


http://www.decware.com/newsite/HORN.html

Those would sound good with your yamaha amp and SMSL dac.


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