I like listening to high quality audio, but most of the gear that is considered audiophile grade is just so dang expensive I can't afford it. I use a denon 5.1 receiver with only two channels hooked up. For those two channels I am using these:
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/rtia/#rtia9
Prior to these I was using some cheap JBL 2-way speakers. The polks cost twice as much as my receiver, and give an excellent audio experience. At some point I will round these out by adding a powered sub.
What I am trying to say is that I think the centerpiece and heart of any stereo system are the speakers. I really think thats where you should plan on spending most of your money, everything else is secondary.
For your amp/reciever, Id scour the classifieds of audio web sites for used gear.
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/rtia/#rtia9
Prior to these I was using some cheap JBL 2-way speakers. The polks cost twice as much as my receiver, and give an excellent audio experience. At some point I will round these out by adding a powered sub.
What I am trying to say is that I think the centerpiece and heart of any stereo system are the speakers. I really think thats where you should plan on spending most of your money, everything else is secondary.
For your amp/reciever, Id scour the classifieds of audio web sites for used gear.
