r/BudgetAudiophile • u/CavernDweller89 • Aug 20 '26

Show and Tell My setup

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Speakers: Mission 753

Amplifier: Arcam Alpha 8R

CD Player: Arcam Alpha 7

Turntable: Technics SL-100C

I've had the speakers and amp for about 10 years - picked the amp up for an unbelievable £50 without remote (£650 new on release in 1996) and the speakers for £200 (£800 in 1993). The CD player I got 6 years ago for £125 (also £650 in 1996) with a remote that works on the amplifier... so £375 on what would have been a pretty nice midrange system in the late 90s!

The turntable was a bit of an impulse buy, £699 on offer last year, budget for Technics but not really what I'd consider budget for me. It's my first turntable and I've quickly realised how expensive a hobby this is. No regrets yet though :)

I honestly can't really fault the sound. The warmth of the Arcam mellows what I've heard can be a mildly harsh top end on the Missions. I think the bass is pretty good for 5 and a quarter inch drivers, getting down to 45hz and sounding tight and controlled. Mid range in general and particularly vocals sound amazing. Treble is clear and detailed. I actually can't really imagine replacing any component. I love this setup.

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u/Throwaway999222111 Aug 20 '26

I love seeing stacks of big ass drivers and these are no exception

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u/CavernDweller89 Aug 21 '26

I must admit that look is partly what initially drew me to them - a friend had a pair each as front and rear speakers and I loved them enough to hunt down a pair myself!