New Member - please help me build a rig


This is my first post to this forum. I am seeking information on a few products as I am in the midst of finally putting together a hi-fi 2 channel rig that just so happens to have a 5.1 pre/pro as well as a regular pre amp with a bypass.I have been a part time audio head for about 20+ years and am now at the stage in my life where I can finally stop looking at the pictures and actually buy the gear!!! In the upcoming weeks I will be posting more questions as I may be purchasing some things off AGON and I will be most appreciative of any input, opinions, or help that anyone may offer. I recently purchased a pair of JM Lab Electra 926's, the CC-901, the 901's(for the rear), the SW 900 sub, and a Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro--all of which I will be keeping. I am looking to purchase a preamp(ARC LS-25 MK2), cd/dvd(Esoteric DV-50/s), phonostage(?), turntable(VPI Scoutmaster), monoblocks(Cary V-12R),a 5 channel amp (to drive the center, rear, and outdoors(zone 2)),a line conditioner(?), and a whole bunch of overpriced cables to let 'em all talk to each other(Nordost, I think, so far). I am not opposed to used equipment. I need a little help in making sure that all the pieces are matched fairly well. I am trying to do all this for under $25K.
Thanks in advance to all that respond with opinions, comments, or help!
Pepe
cajunpepe
take it slow,reeeeeeeel slow,do not be in a rush to put a rig together,research what gear you want then research the average sale prices of said gear & dont pay anything above market value for anything,what you may think is going to be a peice of gear thats a keeper for life may very well be the peice you cant stand so buy smart & sell even smarter.

another thing is the reviews in magazines,totally worthless,stay away from them at all costs,they word these reviews in some form of martian language that only the most experienced double talker could even begin to fathom,try to audition as much gear as possible before buying anything.

mike.
Thanks again for the responses. I finally have a few minutes to get online this morning, which is a welcome change from drying out a house submerged in flood water for the last 5 days. It looks as though the metro area(New Orleans) will rebuild a little faster than all of the doomsday reporters have been reporting. I may be purchasing some equipment within the next 2 to 3 months! I have learned a great deal from reading the posts on this forum and enjoy the hospitality. I look foreward to everyone's advice as I finally begin to build my first true hi-fi rig.
Thanks in advance to all who help with input--it is greatly appreciated. I will post more detailed questions in the weeks to come as I get closer to choosing amps, preamps, cd, dvd, analog tables, etc.

Pepe Lafourcade
New Orleans, LA