Once you decide you want to invest in a music-listening system that better reproduces recorded music experience for serious (dedicated) listening, find a dealer who carries a wide range and variety of gear.
When you choose ANY item, take it home and listen to it in YOUR ROOM. YOUR ROOM is the MOST IMPORTANT element of any system, regardless of price. You may have to modify your room and purchase new equipment for best results.
You may not have to spend a lot of money to achieve what YOU want from a listening system. Don't let all the hype, etc., get to you. However, you MAY need some coaching from someone at the shop as to what to listen for and to have that person point out some differences between items in a system as to why they produce different listening experiences.
Don't be discouraged. Most on this site have years of experience and some, like me, are former dealers who had unlimited hours to listen to various components under various conditions prior to making decisions.
Finally, some really good-sounding products break a lot. Just like a car, you are also buying a warranty and the support of your dealer. It is a partnership, and every participant needs to hold up their end of the deal.
Most of all, HAPPY LISTENING! That is what it is all about.
Cheers!
When you choose ANY item, take it home and listen to it in YOUR ROOM. YOUR ROOM is the MOST IMPORTANT element of any system, regardless of price. You may have to modify your room and purchase new equipment for best results.
You may not have to spend a lot of money to achieve what YOU want from a listening system. Don't let all the hype, etc., get to you. However, you MAY need some coaching from someone at the shop as to what to listen for and to have that person point out some differences between items in a system as to why they produce different listening experiences.
Don't be discouraged. Most on this site have years of experience and some, like me, are former dealers who had unlimited hours to listen to various components under various conditions prior to making decisions.
Finally, some really good-sounding products break a lot. Just like a car, you are also buying a warranty and the support of your dealer. It is a partnership, and every participant needs to hold up their end of the deal.
Most of all, HAPPY LISTENING! That is what it is all about.
Cheers!