Any question answered...

i'm fed up with my rapidly failing make-shift stereo set up so i have some audio equipment related questions if you please?

1 - why can't i find the audiophile/stereo/audio equipment thread?

2 - where, these days does one go to find inexpensive second hand 1970s/80s japanese "silver" stereo components?

3 - should i in fact forget that line of enquiry and go modern?

and finaly,

4 - can someone recomend me some decent but budget-conscious; bookshelf speakers, cd player and amp?

thank you.

al.

I used to have 2 systems. One a cambridge audio "Azure 540" (i think) Amp and CD with some small Gale bookshelve speakers. sounded great for not many notes.

The second was based around a NAD amp and matching CD with some Krix (aussie brand) KDX speakers. Again, nice sounding for not much.

Separate components are highly recommended.

On the vintage stuff, I also used to have an old Marantz. Classic silver facia, turned alloy knobs, blue lighting...schweeeeet. Sounded amazing and warm, but was low on power and after hours of use could begin to overheat and distord. Old transistors/circuits can be tempremental.

Sorry I cant help with where to buy. Back of hi fi mags in classifieds?

I should add, if you want hassle free go modern, but choose wisely.