WTB amp and CD player

[dane_peterson]

Looking for a budget integrated amp/source for bedroom. With the baby here, my finances are extremely limited. But I've found some decent Polk speakers locally for $40, and am hoping to pair it with some decent equipment.

I have a max budget of maybe $500 for both player and amp. But I'll happily buy some stuff for far cheaper than that if it will get the job done.

Who's gonna hook a new daddy up?

[hydrostream]

Check my add in the flea market very good deal.
jerry

[dane_peterson]

Sorry, should specify that I'd like an Integrated amp for space's sake (going to be on top the dresser)

[hydrostream]

Well i also have a onkyo setup three peice unit.
Integrated amp A-RV400 100 watts per channel
Tuner T-4000
CD player DX-1400
Great condition all matching system.
$150.00 shipped
jerry

[dcmeigs]

Will a receiver work for you or do you prefer an integrated amp?

[dane_peterson]

I'd prefer a minimalist approach.

[I-SIG]

It doesn't get much simpler than this:

NAD L54 (http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?miscrcvr&1214768241)

DVD/CD/Integrated

or the surround-capable big bro for less coin:

NAD L73 (http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/clt.pl?miscrcvr&1211736769)

They are both NAD so they should be reliable and decent sounding. They max your budget, but it doesn't get any simpler.

Wes

[dcmeigs]

Here you go. These make excellent CD players. They have the excellent Burr Brown 1755 DAC and they are quite inexpensive. Link to Polk Flea Market Ad (http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68300)

[dane_peterson]

Call me fickle, but the load time once I power up the Toshibas drives me absolutely nuts. I appreciate the help though! And I-Sig, I do like that Nad all-in-one. I'll have to give it some thought.

[AndyGwis]

Look for a Harman Kardon 3480 / 3485. You can find new ones below $200 from time to time, and they're all you'd need for a 2-channel setup (good looking, phono, remote, 120wpc with high current). Add a budget player (Oppo, Pioneer Elite, Denon) in the $50 - $200 range, and you're all set! If you are planning to watch movies and play music on this system and can find a Pioneer Elite 59avi for around/under $200, they are EXCELLENT for movies and music.

I had one for about two years, and it was one of my favorites.

[dane_peterson]

Andy,
I like your ideas. What about the Elite DV-45A? I've found one for $100...

[AndyGwis]

That's a good one as well. It doesn't upconvert like the 59avi, but is still a pretty decent video player, and a very good audio player.

$100 sounds about right for it. Denon 2200 is similar in price, quality, etc.

[dane_peterson]

I really only need it for audio anyway... I don't think we'll be getting a tv for the bedroom anytime in the near future.