Best place to get orientation in buying equipment


I’m new to this and want to buy the best equipment I can afford. What’s the best place to be helped on what to buy ?
bono75
" A salesperson in a audio shop will only recommend the products they sell." Well that is certainly not true. When I was in the business, I had a good working relationship with 2 other local dealers. If a customer came in wanting something I didn't carry, I would send him up the street or I would get the item from one of the other dealers to satisfy them. We all did that because we wanted the customer to keep coming back and tell their friends.
Fidelis and Audio Video Therapy in NH are great resources as well as Natural Sounds in Framingham MA. As stated Johnny Rutan at the Audio Connection in NJ is terrific as well as Mark at Reno if you are seeking advice on Pass equipment.
Get to as many places as possible as nothing beats listening.
Enjoy.