New Guy asking for help

Kublakhan, are you out of your mind? "This" will never go with "that" unless you enjoy the shrill screaming of bands like Rush.

The biggest problem other than your obvious complete ignorance of this entire hobby, is your equipment rack. The cables you mentioned will never work with a rack like yours. I would suggest you spend some time in the gym and work on that rack.

Your budget is meaningless since you must be prepared to spend at least 50% more than you have budgeted for any piece of equipment.

A big issue you have completely failed to take into account is the aesthetics of a system. It really doesn't matter what you buy since everything sounds the same, but cheaper gear always sounds better than more expensive stuff. The only issue to consider when buying is whether the new piece looks good with the old junk. It is critical to a pleasant listening experience to have gear that is coordinated cosmetically. Make sure you do not ask your wife for any help since all women want to be dressed by men anyway (otherwise why would they buy their clothes from Calvin Klein, Georgio Armani, Joseph Abboud, and Gianni Versace)!

All things considered, you are barking up the wrong tree.

Oh--I think Nrchy has best asvise; maybe next time I'll be better advice... :)

1. The one you can't afford is best for your budget...
2. Don't ever use any of those with these or the others...
3. Never put things the other way around, particularly if they should be upside down...
4. Enlarge your room and remove the ceiling to obtain the most open, airy sound...
5. Build a dome home, so it won't matter which side you put it on...

Hope this helps.

We can't help you unless you give us the specifics of your most recent blood and urine tests. Then we'll be able to tell you exactly what to do because we are audio gods and we, not you, have all the answers. In the meantime, try changing your diet.

I take it from your post that there is currently no music in the house and that the amps are still out for repairs/mods.

Other than taking long elevator rides @ Neimen-Marcus and endlessly browsing Amoeba (in order to catch some tunes) you could always drive out to Whittier BLVD. and listen to the car stereo's.