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Beginning Audio System

Heya, i've decided that I want to start building my first Hi-Fi audio system. The problem is that I really don't know where to start or what most things are. Things like "pre-amp" and "tube" dont really make much sense to me yet :(
What i'm really after is an Amp with 5.1, probally no more than 60watts, a CD and SACD player, two good speakers for stereo music, a subwoofer and two more speakers to work with the good speakers for when I listen to surround sound. I don't think i'm going to have enough money for the two surround speakers to be of highest quality. I'll porbally connect everything with optical wiring aswel.
My budget is about £500 .. could someone point me in the right direction and explain what the different speaker types and amps are?
Thanks alot
Tom
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tomryan
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What kind of keyboard do you have?!? Guess I'd have to give a crap about computers to find those things...but I am curious.
tomryan
796 posts
 
Damn you, Gunbei!! (Just kidding...) Anyway, are you serious about the $876? I'm too lazy to Google it.
tomryan
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I'm an ignorant American and don't have any idea how much 500 "lbs" is in USDs (where did you get that key for the symbol?), but Pabelson is right. I'd go for the best speakers you can find and look for used. This is a quite controversial subject - which component contributes the most to the sound of the system. I believe it's the speaker but the pre-amp, amp, source all make a big difference. However, I've auditioned speakers in my house that have driven me out the room. Have not had that experience with amps. Just found some that bore me, slightly irritate me, etc. Same with other items.

I'd find speakers first and then look for a receiver. Or better yet, find them as a synergistic couple. Or even better yet, find those two and the CD/SACD player as a trio. Damn this hobby...
tomryan
796 posts
 
Cyrillic! That's funny!
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