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The times have savaged my system

I have sold just about all my components to keep things afloat at home and build a bit of a cushion in these uncertain times. I love music and allotted myself $1000.00 budget for speakers and an Int. amp to keep my sanity! Used equipment preferred. Any input from you fellow audiogoner’s is appreciated.

Items I have now:

Toshiba SD-K770 fully modified by response audio
Rega p1 TT

I love guitar driven rock and jazz. Ideas and suggestions welcome. Space is limited and placement of speakers has limitations (close to the wall) I would say nearfield listing and I do tend to turn up the volume.
musicrover
tvad
9,467 posts
 
The Marantz is good also but a different kind of sound and you will pay a bit of a premium for the name.
Mapman (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers)

Marantz gear sells for more (as does vintage Pioneer, Sansui and McIntosh) because the market for vintage gear from these companies is robust, as evidenced by the higher prices these components demand.

Vintage gear from Yamaha was excellent, as was gear from Kenwood.
tim_j_thomas
43 posts
 
You could also try a single driver speaker like those offered by Fritz (www.fritzspeakers.com) here on Audiogon.
sit
315 posts
 
There's a Yamaha CR-1020 receiver on sale on A'Gon right now. I have owned one since 1979 and can tell you this is a terrific unit. It was built when Yamaha was at top of their game.
ryder
946 posts
 
My first receiver was a Yamaha DSP-something(forgotten the model) and can attest to most comments here on the excellent sound quality. It can rival many integrateds costing twice its used price in terms of build and sound quality. If building a cheap system, the receiver is a real bargain and good value. I bought the Yamaha amp a decade ago for $600 brand new and sold it off for a song ($100) a few years later. You can probably pick one up around that price, or less.
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