The biggest hi-fi bargain

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    Gromit Buffet-blower

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    What, in your opinion, is the biggest (new!) bargain out there; the one item of hi-fi equipment that goes way beyond its price in terms of knockout performance? A true giant-killer basically.

    I'm reckoning the Denon DL103's got to be pretty near, if not actually at the top, of my list. :)
     
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    michaelab desafinado

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    My £110 NOS DAC :)

    Michael.
     
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    amazingtrade Mad Madchestoh fan

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    My £150 Marantz CD6000 OSE LE Gold (yes what a mouthfull) has been very good for the £150 I paid brand new for it. Its a proper decently made CD player using some high quality parts that cost the same as an entry level Sony in some shops.
     
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    Saab

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    Sugden A21
     
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    wadia-miester Mighty Rearranger

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    Freebie I/c you get with the midi system, as good as any Nordost offering *
     
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    Tom Alves

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    er.. Squeezebox?
     
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    Saab

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    whats the asterix for?
     
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    wadia-miester Mighty Rearranger

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    thought it was cute Saab plus its free, got to be a bargin
     
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    Saab

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    indeed it is:)
     
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    jackinbox

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    spark cayin 265i
     
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    AVI S21 Lab Series Amp
     
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    Tenson Moderator

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    hmm.. yeah a lot of the stuff from China like Cayin valve amps, Shanling CD players, Ming Da preamps... there are lots!

    I think the Behringer DEQ2496 is a damn bargain as well, but maybe that?s not hi-fi. It does basically have a super DAC inside it though.
     
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    lordsummit moderate mod

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    The price chrome bumper Naim Pre/Powers have gone to now the Nait 1 and 2 are the in thing amongst the Naim cogniscenti
     
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    specialk Luna-tic

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    "The best is the cheapest in the end, quality will remain long after the price is forgotten"

    Mr Royce, who went into business with Mr Rolls.
     
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    <cough>
     
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    Gromit Buffet-blower

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    After this morning's demo, I'd like to add the Rega P5.

    Stonking vfm imho :)
     
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    VPI H16.5 record cleaner

    thanks to a strong pound,i was able to order one for only £320 inc delivery,they are sold for £460 even on Ebay
     
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    musical fidelity A3 24 DAC
    Classe cdp-10
     
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    Personally, I would have to say the

    Rega Ear - Headphone Amp.

    I don't personally own one as yet but for the price it is the bargin of the century.

    My mate got one for Christmas and, quite frankly I am stunned out how good this little box is for the money.

    Paul.
     
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