Audio Kharma website

One of my friends has a $300 (or less) system I helped her put together.
Marantz 2070 found for $30. JBL speakers from the 60's, $40 the pair, we used duct tape to 'repair/replace' the rotted surrounds.. still going fine 7 years later, duct tape and all. (cut the tape into smaller trapezoid shapes. worked in the 'roll' just fine)
NAD CD player, $10 Goodwill
My old casstte player, $70 Aiwa 990.
Dual turntable she had, but new cart Ortofon OM30 $100.
So say her TT cost her (used) $25 years ago...
The total $280.
Plays fine. I go there and listen and no cringing either.

Sebrof,

It would be one thing if they liked there cheap stuff. I have no problem with that. But they are always putting down new gear or making fun of guys that try to put together high-end audio systems. They say they have no attitude but I find them to have more attitude than any site out there. Even if you go to sites where the guys have 200k systems. They still Interact with the guys with basic systems and they don't put them down. On AK if you mention you bought a power cord or Interconnect for more than 50.00 they will crucify you and gang up on you like a bunch of thugs. Plus the fact these people are so closed minded to anything new or modern. Out of all the audio sites out there this one is the least progressive. It's like time stopped for them in 1978.

Taters - Much of what you say is true, I must agree. There is a good bit of reverse snobbery as it is referred to there. But I would say that there is probably no more attitude there than on this site for example, just attitude toward different things.
There are many there who are a little more balanced as well, on any site you can look at the extremes of the population for extreme examples. You should register and post about something you have or are looking to purchase. You may be surprised. But use a different moniker ;)
And 1978 is about right for the moment time stood still, at least for a good portion of the site.

Sebrof,

We finally agree! Thanks god.

Taters - I forgot to ask. You didn't tell me what moniker you'll use over there. How will I know it's you??