kyleandrus;
unfortunately there is no easy answers to your questions.
nowadays for me,when it comes to building a system [for friends for eg] these are the steps I follow:
1.start by installing a dedicated cuircuit and receptacles.Use Non-nickel plated receptacles,always;the brands are not important.
2.
Treat the room.minimum requirements would be bass traps at the corners and between speakers.
3.Get a good stand.I almost always recommend Finite elemente stuff;their benefits are just too great to ignore.
4.decide on a pair of loudspeakers:these depends on;
a.the kind of music you listen to
b.your room dimensions.A lot of time all you need is a good set of monitor speakers..
5.Choose your amps.The chpoice of your Sp will determine the type of amps you need.For me,If you have less trhan 10 K to spend on amp,it is better to stick with a well made intergrated from specialists company[Neodio,Lavardin'Gamut Etc]
6.Choose your source.As a starter I would suggest you stick with one,Digital or vinyls.
7.Control the resonance of your Speakers and electronics.This is a must for me...Again I like finite elemente stuff a lot.
8.Get a power conditioner.
9.Sort out your cablings.To me at least ,most money should go to ICs.
Sit and Listen to the Music!!!
unfortunately there is no easy answers to your questions.
nowadays for me,when it comes to building a system [for friends for eg] these are the steps I follow:
1.start by installing a dedicated cuircuit and receptacles.Use Non-nickel plated receptacles,always;the brands are not important.
2.
Treat the room.minimum requirements would be bass traps at the corners and between speakers.
3.Get a good stand.I almost always recommend Finite elemente stuff;their benefits are just too great to ignore.
4.decide on a pair of loudspeakers:these depends on;
a.the kind of music you listen to
b.your room dimensions.A lot of time all you need is a good set of monitor speakers..
5.Choose your amps.The chpoice of your Sp will determine the type of amps you need.For me,If you have less trhan 10 K to spend on amp,it is better to stick with a well made intergrated from specialists company[Neodio,Lavardin'Gamut Etc]
6.Choose your source.As a starter I would suggest you stick with one,Digital or vinyls.
7.Control the resonance of your Speakers and electronics.This is a must for me...Again I like finite elemente stuff a lot.
8.Get a power conditioner.
9.Sort out your cablings.To me at least ,most money should go to ICs.
Sit and Listen to the Music!!!