Want to setup basic home audio system

thecarpathian: 
For now, I will be streaming music from my hard drive and internet streaming.

ovinewar:
My room size is 11x12. I would live to buy yesteryear used equipment but do not know what to look for or even what brand and models are good at that price point. I have been thinking of stretching my budget up to 1.5k but strictly can’t go over that. 
hilde45:
Thanks for the suggestion! I will check out the music room. There are so many different equipment and options just in the stereo world that it amazes me how people even know what they want!

Waiting to hear how you are going to source your music. 

Wharfedale makes great bookshelf speakers that would fit into a sub $1000 system. Paired with a Yamaha A-S301 integrated amplifier which has internal phonostage and DAC onboard would make for a good start. A computer could be used as streamer.

Do you have Audio outlets nearby? If not look into Audio Advisor and Music Direct online. Buy used, the Audiogon market place is good for that. 

I would concentrate on used equipment.
Deals galore!
USAudiomart is also a great place to look.
You can even shop within your state.

mesch: 
I should’ve been more clearer. I will be using my phone and computer as a source. Thank you for suggesting a specific model and brands. That helps me a lot when I’m researching things! I live in Washington state and have been only looking at Craigslist and offermeup for any used deals. Other than that, I was always skeptical of buying used from different state due to the high shipping cost. 

thecarpathian:

thanks for the suggestion! I am looking through the website and can’t believe there’s a website like this...I have a lot to learn lol

Most equipment will be out of your budget range, but there could be a hidden gem in there, especially in bookshelf speakers, and integrated amps.