Best place to get orientation in buying equipment

Find a good local dealer.

Anyone you can recommend in your area? Seems that the internet made the ones in my area close shop

Here is a couple of dealers you may want to deal with. There is Peter at Pbn Audio in San Diego,he’s a pleasure to deal with extremely smart and won’t steal your money. Another person I’d consider would be Charlie over at Stereo Haven a pleasure to talk to and is only out to help you hope this helps enjoy the holidays