Hi Jinmtvt.
Choose 1-2 CDs (since that's yr s/w) that you know well and like. Use these for auditioning equip with YOUR speakers.
*1st, amplifier-speaker matching: a)qualitative: good quality tunes emanating fm the speakers AND you should LIKE that sound. b) quantitative: the amp must have sufficient power to drive those speakers well, at least at (your) normal listening levels and deal with dynamic peaks at those levels, too.
Depending upon your budget, an integrated amp or separates (pre+power); integrates can range from average sounding to excellent -- so, do not rule them out by any means.
Tube or SS: only your ears can be the judge. Bryston & Classe have nice offerings IMO; a quick search under integrated amp, here, will give you lots of insight & ideas.
Last, not least, you do need the help of a dealer in order to audition the equipment.
*2nd, source. There's a number of excellent sounding, value-for-money used cdp's. IMO go for one-box. Again, try a search (there are current threads on the subjects) on A'gon.
*3rd, accessories: you'll need to put some money on the side for cables, power cords, and some support for your equipment. While this doesn't have to be mega$, good supports, simple tweaking and "wiring" will give you improved tunes for a little investment in time & money -- and lots of fun!
Finally, try not to worry about offsetting what you don't like (say, "dark") in one piece of equip with counter short-comings (say, too "bright") in another. A well matched system will play well & give you pleasure w/out compromise at home.
Concerts are great, but for outside home.
Good luck and enjoy!
Choose 1-2 CDs (since that's yr s/w) that you know well and like. Use these for auditioning equip with YOUR speakers.
*1st, amplifier-speaker matching: a)qualitative: good quality tunes emanating fm the speakers AND you should LIKE that sound. b) quantitative: the amp must have sufficient power to drive those speakers well, at least at (your) normal listening levels and deal with dynamic peaks at those levels, too.
Depending upon your budget, an integrated amp or separates (pre+power); integrates can range from average sounding to excellent -- so, do not rule them out by any means.
Tube or SS: only your ears can be the judge. Bryston & Classe have nice offerings IMO; a quick search under integrated amp, here, will give you lots of insight & ideas.
Last, not least, you do need the help of a dealer in order to audition the equipment.
*2nd, source. There's a number of excellent sounding, value-for-money used cdp's. IMO go for one-box. Again, try a search (there are current threads on the subjects) on A'gon.
*3rd, accessories: you'll need to put some money on the side for cables, power cords, and some support for your equipment. While this doesn't have to be mega$, good supports, simple tweaking and "wiring" will give you improved tunes for a little investment in time & money -- and lots of fun!
Finally, try not to worry about offsetting what you don't like (say, "dark") in one piece of equip with counter short-comings (say, too "bright") in another. A well matched system will play well & give you pleasure w/out compromise at home.
Concerts are great, but for outside home.
Good luck and enjoy!