Read a lot of the threads here. Starting out new and finding this site is a big advantage. Use other's experience here instead of wasting money on your own.
On the home page, on the right hand side, choose discussion forums. At that point, you can search for whatever you want. I think for a starter system, you may want to choose newer components instead of early 90's components. The early 90's gear may be hard to find and won't be able to keep up with the newer gear (especially in terms of digital gear).
With a little research on this site and others you can build a system that outperforms a home theater in a box and spend the same amount of money. If you buy used, you'll be even farther ahead.
On the home page, on the right hand side, choose discussion forums. At that point, you can search for whatever you want. I think for a starter system, you may want to choose newer components instead of early 90's components. The early 90's gear may be hard to find and won't be able to keep up with the newer gear (especially in terms of digital gear).
With a little research on this site and others you can build a system that outperforms a home theater in a box and spend the same amount of money. If you buy used, you'll be even farther ahead.