ComputerGuru64x2

Well, I've decided that it is finally time to upgrade from my old NAD Compact Disc Player and Receiver that I bought in 1989. I was looking at Best Buy, Circuit City, Etc... And their prices are crazy! I need somewhere I can buy Speakers, A Reciever, A Subwoofer, and cables for cheap. Thanks guys.

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CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Windsor @ 2.2Ghz Socket AM2
MB: Abit AN-M2HD nVidia GeForce 7050PV nForce 630a HDMI mATX
RAM: 2Gb(2 X 1Gb) OCZ Platinum Revivsion 2 PC2 6400 @ DDR2 880 (3-4-4-15)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar 80Gb 7200RPM IDE
GPU: MSI GeForce 8600GT 256Mb DDR3 128bit
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Speakers: Logitech X-240 2.1

paratwa

I like to look at Crutchfields website to get information about those types of items, I even buy from them from time to time.

They do not always have the best prices, but their documentation and reviews are outstanding.

Then once you have found something you want, shop around online for better prices.

www.crutchfield.com

OvenMaster

My own two cents on this whole issue is that if you know what you're doing, vintage gear from the 70's sounds a whole lot better and is built better than the disposable BPC (Black Plastic Crap) that's been sold since around 1984 or so. My amplifier is from 1977 and the turntable (yes, I spin vinyl) is from 1980. The only newer parts are the CD player (1997) and the speakers (1996).

Most new stereo gear is sold at places like Best Buy or Circuit City because real stereo-only equipment dealers have pretty much died off thanks to home theater. This is why older vintage 2-channel gear is still in high demand among people who just want great music reproduction.

You may not think buying 70's gear is an upgrade, but believe me, if you really care about music, it is! More than half the fun is looking for the right components to put together a really killer system for cheap. It CAN be done!

Tom

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HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave *** OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners
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ComputerGuru64x2

Tom, You have truelly inspired me to go out in yard sales and find old stereo equipment. Thanks alot man,
Chris

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Gaming System/Media Center
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Windsor @ 2.2Ghz Socket AM2
MB: Abit AN-M2HD nVidia GeForce 7050PV nForce 630a HDMI mATX
RAM: 2Gb(2 X 1Gb) OCZ Platinum Revivsion 2 PC2 6400 @ DDR2 880 (3-4-4-15)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar 80Gb 7200RPM IDE
GPU: MSI GeForce 8600GT 256Mb DDR3 128bit
OD: LG DVD-RAM Black Sata
Case: nMEDIAPC HTPC 200BA Black
Speakers: Logitech X-240 2.1

OvenMaster

Yard sales are just one place to unearth stereo treasures!

Flea markets
Older neighbors with attics
Estate sales
Salvation Army
St. Vincent de Paul
Goodwill
Craigslist
and of course, eBay, if you know pretty much what you want. Gotta be careful here, though. Some people are great sellers, others are out and out crooks.
There are forums out there as well where this stuff's discussed, for lots more info and help regarding searching and occasional repairs.
Tom

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Frankenbox III:
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ *** MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 *** RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667
HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave *** OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners
PSU: Antec Basiq 500W *** GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x *** MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721
CASE: EvTek minitower *** SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 *** OS: XP Home SP2 *** ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41