I am not going to give you any equipment suggestions since I don't think you have provided enough information to properly do so. Instead I offer a few words of caution -- be very wary of anybody who makes outrageous claims.
Tell us a little bit more about your listening environment and how involved you want to be with your system. Some people love playing with elements of their system and are constantly changing, adjusting or otherwise "updating". Other people buy a system and then just listen to music for the next twenty years. Which end of the spectrum do you lean?
I agree with those who recommend starting with visiting audio dealers and listening to systems they have assembled. It will give you a good starting point. I also agree with those who say you should start with loudspeakers.
Tell us a little bit more about your listening environment and how involved you want to be with your system. Some people love playing with elements of their system and are constantly changing, adjusting or otherwise "updating". Other people buy a system and then just listen to music for the next twenty years. Which end of the spectrum do you lean?
I agree with those who recommend starting with visiting audio dealers and listening to systems they have assembled. It will give you a good starting point. I also agree with those who say you should start with loudspeakers.