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How do I start?
If you stick with a 2 channel system (my recommendation) you may be able to afford seperates up front( there are some nice value pieces advertised right here on Audiogon). Perhaps an intergrated amp as a compromise. You seem to be planning a long ... 
Why are you listening to that? ?
There may be a few different things happening when choosing a recording. One may be trying to escape the present by being transported to a different venue. One may be trying to get to the essence of a recording. One may be trying to embrace themse... 
To all SELLERS, Pls mark your items as pending or-
Offers don't mean pending. Pending means terms have been agreed upon. And pending doesn't mean further offers can't be catalogued should there be dissolution of a contract. Pending might also mean a replies to further offers isn't necessasry. What... 
Why is Shahinian not more popular
I think they are very room sensitive. Every time I've heard them they sounded different, even with the same equipment. Often they sound stage was scattered, even Bose like. Sometimes it wasn't so diffused . Sometimes they exhibited a lumpy bass. S... 
How do I start?
At the risk of appearing mercenary, I have some nice pieces that would fit into your budget. All designed to work together. A step up from what your considering. I have moved into bigger quarters and really need a bigger rig. If your interested e-... 
Review: Acurus A-100 Amplifier
Gee, I've heard this amp on a couple of occassions, only briefly with I don't remember what attached, and left on every occasion thinking good solid state value, but I couldn't live with the chalky, dry top end. To each his own. 
Thiel 3.6 vs. Dunlavy SC-IV/A
Pbb, I have always set up my Thiels along the long wall. To my ears the Thiels like the Dunlavys sound best this way. Of course everyones room and circumstances differ. The key issues are space from side and rear walls and distance between speaker... 
How do I start?
One piece a year for speakers, power/control and cables? Ouch! Buy a chance to hear some music today. $1500 can get you a decent used starter system. You can upgrade from there. I think Glen is right on. I would start with your room and where the ... 
Study finds your Amplifier reveal your personality
Truer words have never been expressed here. 
CD Recordings..... What Do U Know?
Way back when Stereophile ran one of the their first shows at the Waldorf in N.Y. someone by the name of Thomas W. Shea with someone from Audio Alchemy were offering free Cd copies of any Cd you wanted. These copies were always better than the ori... 
Creek- Arcam- Rega.... best tuner of the three??
I have found most Britsh tuners while having decent sound, seemed to be challanged by U.S. broadcasts. I seem to hear subtle but consitent background noise. I bet Sean could shed some light here. 
Compressed recordings? HiFi enemy 1?
I believe many years ago Dbx marketed such a CD player. 
Equipment reviews, are they credible?
Your point is well taken. Time will tell, if the reviewer consistently reports things as you hear them, the he or she is a genius. 
Thiel 3.6 vs. Dunlavy SC-IV/A
I'm a long time Thiel owner. I prefer the Dunlavys. Very similar presentation. The Dunlavys seem to present more height to the soundstage. I much prefer the sealed box bass of the Dunlavys over the passive radiators of your Thiels. If you compare ... 
A Great Vintage Integrated?
Just went through the classifieds here on Audiogon. Nice selection considering price. I like the Creek. Seperates are not out of the question.