Suggestions for Stereo Setup For a Budget of Rs.1 Lakh

[Vinay103]

Hi dear FMs,
Sorry for the delayed reply as it took me nearly 2 months to buy and set up everything together.
The setup is completed for now though I've exceeded my initial budget by quite a margin. I got a good deal on a Node streamer and an ACP+ Preamplifier, which added to the total cost. I don't regret the purchase as both made the setup to its perfection, especially the preamps.
Here are the components I went with:

- Speakers: QA 3050i Floor Standers
- Power Amplifier: O&B SS2150 (Made by FM Mr. Aniket Das aka @adas)
- Pre Amplifier: ACP+ Dual Mono Class A (Made by FM Mr. Ramesh aka @manniraj)
- Streamer/DAC: Bluesound Node
- Inter Connects: Mogami 2549 with Neutrik connectors (Many thanks Mr. Somanna aka @Prodigy)
- Power Cables: Murthy's
- Surge Protector: Basic Honeywell

Here is a picture of the setup.

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The speakers are singing nicely with the O&Bs and ACPs. I haven't got enough time to extensively use the system but my initial impressions are quite good. The speakers sound nice to my ears with a laid-back presentation and good soundstage. The O&B amplifier has got plenty of clean power. Mr. Aniket has done an excellent job by building something that looks and sounds way above its asking price. Now coming to the ACP preamplifier, it put a smile on my face when I made the connections. The change was immediately noticeable even for a first-timer like me. The bass has become tighter and the soundstage was much better.

I made a few kind and knowledgeable friends along the way (Thank you @Prodigy for the amazing support ) and that is one of the main benefits of joining a community forum like HFV, not to mention the sea of knowledge spread across.

Anyways, I thank everyone for helping along to start the journey.

Nice to know your thoughts, i m also planning to try your handmade stuff..how I can contact Mr.Aniket & Mr Ramesh for the same ?