Jamesjems, that is great--and very comprehensive--advice from Douglas_schroeder.
I would have suggested a few older units to look for, but there is danger of focusing too hard on a named component (which you may not even have heard) and missing out on a bargain with a name you don't know. If you follow Douglas_schroeder's advice instead you will have a very good chance of finding something good. It is worth the effort, I assure you. Those are good older speakers. You will need to give them some amplifier power, which rules out some smaller units, but the options remain numerous. A system that does the speakers justice will make you want to listen to music. And music makes life more beautiful.
Do get the best source you can afford. In my experience it is more fun to listen to a great source through ordinary downstream components than the reverse.
Have fun, and please keep us posted if you get the chance.
I would have suggested a few older units to look for, but there is danger of focusing too hard on a named component (which you may not even have heard) and missing out on a bargain with a name you don't know. If you follow Douglas_schroeder's advice instead you will have a very good chance of finding something good. It is worth the effort, I assure you. Those are good older speakers. You will need to give them some amplifier power, which rules out some smaller units, but the options remain numerous. A system that does the speakers justice will make you want to listen to music. And music makes life more beautiful.
Do get the best source you can afford. In my experience it is more fun to listen to a great source through ordinary downstream components than the reverse.
Have fun, and please keep us posted if you get the chance.