Go with a Stan Warren modified CD player for your front end. Stan can provide more musicality from budget digital. His mods will have you wondering why everyone plows so much money into typical "high end" gear. Start with Stan, and in time, you will be avoiding the dreadly "I've got some more money, time to upgrade game". It took me ten years of " upgrade fever" to find Stan .He is one of the most down to earth, genuine and talented circuit designers around. His mods and advice will give you more bang for the buck than anyone else I have ever known in the audiophile circles. You may call him directly at 541-344-3696 12-6 p.m. pacific coast time. (Please keep my E-mail address. As you progress in this hobby, my advice will probably end up saving you thousands of dollars! In ten years you can send me a small portion of this savings ...ha!)
Neophite needing advice
Hi - I am looking to buy a new music system (a CD player, an integrated amplifier, a tuner, and good bookshelf speakers), but have very little experience with the equipment part of the project - could anyone recommend a setup for up to $1500 to produce a good sound? I mostly listen to classical music and jazz. Thanks a lot.