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From: dba@cmu-cs-k.ARPA (David Anderson)
Newsgroups: net.audio
Subject: seeking advice on mid-fi (NAD mail-order?)
Message-ID: <330@cmu-cs-k.ARPA>
Date: Tue, 19-Mar-85 12:06:11 EST
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Posted: Tue Mar 19 12:06:11 1985
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I'm tired of waiting so as to be able to afford a real hi-fi system, and
I've been shopping for something I can afford now (in the $600 range).  Any
suggestions?

I'm impressed by the NAD 3020B integrated amp, but locally I can't find it
for less than retail.  Are there any reputable mail-order houses that deal
with NAD products?  I'm also thinking about the Technics SLJ2 turntable
(readily available by mail), and looking for comments from owners.

Choosing speakers is really difficult for me, but some of the discussion on
this list has helped.  I've auditioned the Spectrum 108A, Acoustic Research
19, AR 20, and Rauna Tyr speakers, priced at $200, $250, $350, and $450,
respectively.  I really like the Raunas, but can't afford them -- and none
of the others excites me.

Comments, pointers, suggestions, reviews welcome.  I'll summarize if the
response warrants it.
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