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Realy need help choosing amp

I got bedroom 9’ by 11’ by 8’ high. It has bed, bookshelf, desk, tv. I’m able to listen to music only on low or moderate volume (or I get evicted). Is it possible to set audiophile grade audio system in my room or I should bite the bullet? I’m newbee to high end (no preferences), on budget (no reference level system please yet). When I went to high end dillers (Denver CO) I was unable to get any real advice –only one salesman told me I got tin ears (it’s possible). I don’t know.
I think I could hear difference between integrated amp (not reference level) and receiver (even high end).
I’ve got now pioneer dvd dv333(?), jbl s310 speakers (should I damp it?), yamaha receiver (took from living room). This system got me hooked on HT but I don’t think it good for audio.
I would like to get hooked to audio but I’m totally lost now. What price range for amp (probably integrated ss amp) to get good quality sound? Could I scrap something from my system (is it worth it)? Made changes to my room?
If system doesn’t sound good it worthless. If too expensive I couldn’t afford it (may be I got tin ears anyway). Question is about budget and equipment.
Any answers and suggestions (or tweaks) will be really appreciated.
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vlad

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ewha
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I think the headphone suggestion is a good one.

I had a very good bedroom system a few years ago. I was running an Onix A60 (SS integrated, unfortunately VERY rare) with an NAD CD player, using B&W bookshelf speakers (DM 302, I think). Sounded fantastic for a bedroom system... very good imaging and soundstaging, even at low levels.

Currently, I've moved on to a larger system in the living room. Using a JoLida 1501RC hybrid integrated, Sony SACD player, and full-size PSB Century 600i speakers. The JoLida is a great little integrated. The tube pre-amp really does add a touch of welcome warmth to the sound. You can find JoLida hybrids pretty cheap on AudiogoN, and I think they are a steal. They've had some spotty reviews on this site, but the reviews on www.audioreview.com seem pretty favorable. At the price, I think it is something you might want to consider. I've had a very good experience with my JoLida piece.
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