Author Topic: The $200 System Challenge! (Read 26921 times)

OCCD · « **Reply #15 on:** July 15, 2011, 07:48:01 PM »

The reason for the bookshelf rule and new stuff rule starting in august you ask??? (1)There is still not a ton of room at the new shop. (2) All of us are always buying shit, lets see what we can come up with in a one month time frame. (3) No current equipment you own can be entered. You don't want to go against some of the items I would be able to enter if it were current stuff I owned. It took me years, not a month to come up with that stuff.
Legacy speakers $5. ( rule 1 and 3 violation)
ada Omega $25 (rule 3 violation)
Sansui 990DB Free( rule 3 violation)
Denon DCD-3300 (rule 3 violation)

Give us more thoughts so we can get the final rules in place.

MacGeek · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2011, 09:43:15 PM »

Tom, will you supply speaker stands and cables, to level the playing field?

SunnyDaze · « **Reply #17 on:** July 15, 2011, 10:13:52 PM »

I know 200<900, but, I'm used to being very broke.

OCCD · « **Reply #18 on:** July 15, 2011, 10:37:34 PM »

Quote from: MacGeek on July 15, 2011, 09:43:15 PM

Tom, will you supply speaker stands and cables, to level the playing field?

Yes, speaker stands,speaker wires, and interconnects will be provided.

Sir Thrift-a-Lot · « **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2011, 11:34:39 PM »

Okay, this is not part of the contest as it was acquired over time, but I thought I'd mention it anyway...

Marantz 2230 receiver - found on side of road on trash day in Sq Hill
Sony CDP-311 - part of a display from a record label at the Camelot music I used to work at. The display went into the trash, the deck went into my car.
KLH Model Twenties - Freecycle score

The Marantz needed a good cleaning, and the KLHs got a recap and Howards Restor a Finish, but this is a nice little system for nothing (okay $40 or so in parts).

SunnyDaze · « **Reply #20 on:** July 16, 2011, 01:21:25 AM »

Fortunately I haven't picked up those JBL 830's yet. On the other hand, I won't most likely won't have the time or resources to participate in this challenge, as I'm moving over the next 2-3 weeks.

Can I enter my system as the best under $1000?

MacGeek · « **Reply #21 on:** July 16, 2011, 06:16:23 AM »

I suggest using the same source material for each demo and equalizing the volume of each system. I have an SPL meter if one is needed.

bmwr75 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 16, 2011, 07:41:27 AM »

I'm out...........the newly acquired in August rule eliminates me. Not in the buying mode.

Slim-Shaddy · « **Reply #23 on:** July 16, 2011, 08:12:37 AM »

Can I include a subwoofer if I can fit it into the budget? Also, Tom, will your 12V ac to dc converter be available?

OCCD · « **Reply #24 on:** July 16, 2011, 10:12:46 PM »

thuffman03 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 18, 2011, 11:51:13 AM »

One more rule IMO should be added. You can take it or leave it but I think it will make sure no one spends more than $200.

We could make this into a claiming event. So, if someone feels that you spent more than $200, they can at any time during the event offer you the $200 and buy your system.

What do you think about that?

Reverend · « **Reply #26 on:** July 18, 2011, 11:53:48 AM »

Quote from: thuffman03 on July 18, 2011, 11:51:13 AM

One more rule IMO should be added. You can take it or leave it but I think it will make sure no one spends more than $200.

We could make this into a claiming event. So, if someone feels that you spent more than $200, they can at any time during the event offer you the $200 and buy your system.

What do you think about that?

Receipts would be better don't you think?

thuffman03 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2011, 02:28:55 PM »

Quote from: Reverend on July 18, 2011, 11:53:48 AM

Receipts would be better don't you think?

That would work, but what if you bought it off of CL?

Sir Thrift-a-Lot · « **Reply #28 on:** July 18, 2011, 08:00:25 PM »

Quote from: thuffman03 on July 18, 2011, 11:51:13 AM

One more rule IMO should be added. You can take it or leave it but I think it will make sure no one spends more than $200.

We could make this into a claiming event. So, if someone feels that you spent more than $200, they can at any time during the event offer you the $200 and buy your system.

What do you think about that?

If I put together a system for less than $200 that you want to buy, I don't want to sell it to you.

DJTommyK · « **Reply #29 on:** July 19, 2011, 03:08:20 PM »

Is there any particular era for the equipment? IE - does it need to be "vintage"?

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