I've built a bargain budget hi-fi system with these 4 superb Cyber Monday deals

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Cyber Monday is a good time to buy, well, all manner of things really – including a starter hi-fi system. Some of What Hi-Fi?'s favourite-ever budget components are on the end of decent Cyber Monday deals, so I've rustled together an entire system of kit that I know works well together to save you the arduous research. And hey, an all-black affair (if you wish), it won't look half bad together either.

Below is a hi-fi system suggestion that covers network streaming and vinyl playback for under £950, comprising a pair of bookshelf speakers, stereo amplifier, music streamer and turntable that are all currently discounted to save you £250 in total. Three are current What Hi-Fi? Award winners while one is a five-star favourite. Throw in some budget Chord Company C-Screen speaker cable and QED Profile interconnect cables and you're coming in around the £1000 mark all up.

Marantz PM6007 amplifier was £549 now £359 at Amazon (save £170)
As well as speakers, you need an amplifier to drive them, and none is better value this Cyber Monday than this five-star Marantz (although if you can afford a little more, the £400 Rotel A8 is our Award winner). With 45W per channel and multiple analogue and digital connections at this level, the multi-Award-winning Marantz PM6007 is a typically professional effort from the hi-fi specialists. It also sounds wonderful, with a cohesive, punchy and deeply musical performance. An amp that's made to be enjoyed, and has been a favourite entry-level amp of ours for many years.
Read our Marantz PM6007 review

Deal also available at Peter Tyson

WiiM Pro Plus streamer was £219 now £169 at Sevenoaks (save £50)
The best music streamer for an ultra-budget price just got even cheaper. The dinky WiiM Pro Plus is a talented all-rounder that will add streaming powers to any system, it's easy to use and has a well-laid-out app – and it sounds entertaining for the price too. A terrific £50 saving that should be snapped up if you want to include streaming in your first hi-fi system.
Read our WiiM Pro Plus review

Deal also available at Richer Sounds and Peter Tyson

Pro-Ject Primary E turntable was £199 now £195 at Richer Sounds (save £4)
OK so this £4 saving isn't much, but it is the best budget turntable deal out there. The Primary E is a multiple Award winner that nails the basics at this price, delivering a detailed, spacious, balanced sound that has ample drive and momentum. There's barely any set-up needed (everything comes factory-fitted) and while it doesn't have a phono stage built-in, the Marantz amplifier does, ticking that necessary compatibility box. A great starter turntable for those getting into vinyl.
Read our Pro-ject Primary E review

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Becky is a hi-fi, AV and technology journalist, formerly the Managing Editor at What Hi-Fi? and Editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. With over twelve years of journalism experience in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices.

In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.