tweaking audio systems with modifications.

best not to read @maghister   He's a dreeamer.  Probably with poor ears.

and go get a job digitalviperman

Maghister, like me, is big into room acoustics.  You don't have to build your own acoustic panels, plenty of good sources.  GIK and ATS acoustics are great places to start.

Maybe there is someone in this group that could help him get started.  We should all be thinking this way.  There must be some equipment that is laying around that could be put to good use.

Maybe he can get himself started by getting a job.

You can build a really great sounding system using older components.  Older Counterpoint, HK, etc.  These can be upgraded to almost reference quality components.  Even the old Lafayette KT-550 power amp is a bargain and competes with current gear.