Putting together a budget (as in frugally cheap) 2 channel system, help!

[blackraven]

How is this Yamaha DVD player, as a cd unit? Seems to get good reviews for its audio features, almost 3 years old now, was $449, but is $79 at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-DVD-S18...3246520&sr=1-1

For $79 its worth a look. If you don't like it your only out $79 and can buy something nicer when you have more money. I would get some decent IC's like bluejeanscables for $30pr. I'd put the money saved to a Harmon Kardon receiver.

[IRG]

For $79 its worth a look. If you don't like it your only out $79 and can buy something nicer when you have more money. I would get some decent IC's like bluejeanscables for $30pr. I'd put the money saved to a Harmon Kardon receiver.

I'm leaning towards the Yamaha RX-397 at the moments, this one here: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_022RX39...97.html?tp=179

Seems to get really good reviews everywhere. Which Harmon Kardon would you recommend over the Yamaha? Also, if I went with the Yamaha receiver, it should be able to control that Yamaha dvd player too I would think, at least basic controls, which would be enough.

Is the QC with HarmondKardon good these days? Always seemed to be an issue as I recall years ago. I currently have a NAD 5 channel receiver in the living room, nothing fancy at all, but this thing gets used for hours a day, and has been great overall. If I could find a good affordable NAD I would go that route too. But something about the Yamaha receivers I've always liked too.

Also leaning towards the Denon 300F turntable at the moment. For $300, or maybe less, I don't think I can beat that. Upgrade the cartridge later.

Edit, I see the HK 3390 you mentioned earlier, checking it out now at Amazon...