Where to start in building a beginner's system?


I have a old Sonus Faber Concerto speakers. The receiver I had stopped working. I would like to replace the receiver with high end audio (music only) system. I use IPOD as the source. What kind of receiver / amps / IPOD transport should I get? Which brand? Should I buy my components here in Audiogon? Or Am I better off buying it from a dealer? What would be a good budget to start with?

Thanks.
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Showing 1 response by elevick

Cruz is correct, you really need lossless music. MP3 quality is garbage and your speakers are capable of much more. If you have your music in lossless, the next step may be a nice integrated amp?