An important thing to remember is that you will
change as a listener once you own your own system.
By the end of the year you will hear things which
you don't presently hear. This maturation / learning
curve is part of the fun, but makes it very difficult
to predict the future.
For this reason I would advocate buying a well balanced
and matched system. e.g. $2k for speakers, $2k for amp&
preamp, $1k for source. I would advocate buying start-up
equipment from mainstream manufacturers. And above
all audition the components with your own ears
before you buy.
change as a listener once you own your own system.
By the end of the year you will hear things which
you don't presently hear. This maturation / learning
curve is part of the fun, but makes it very difficult
to predict the future.
For this reason I would advocate buying a well balanced
and matched system. e.g. $2k for speakers, $2k for amp&
preamp, $1k for source. I would advocate buying start-up
equipment from mainstream manufacturers. And above
all audition the components with your own ears
before you buy.