@pblayer
Learn to read reviews. Look for the commonalities of what people say about its sound and function. look for the common strengths & weakness's. Then you can buy used and get more Bang per buck.
FWIW I have assembled a top tier system using the above info. I made little or no real mistakes. They were the proper steps along the way. System listed but needs a lot of update. Best to you.
maximum of 80" to keep speakers apart.That is sufficient. My towers are only 86" center to center
The idea for an all in one system besides $ saving is the convenienceI certainly understand convenience. The older I get the more I understand it. 'll be 70 next week. However, convenience often comes with compromises. Everything costs money, often more than we planned. I set out to spend $1K and end up spending $1600-2000. because that is the reality of what I want. The more convenience, the more $$$ spent for it in the design and compromises to make it more convenient. this is especially true as you pile on the various hardware. thus my earlier statement about the Marantz. It comes down to balance IMO.
used equipment is not an option cause there's none to choose without having to get on a plane to go listen to it.Forget listening to it. Most of us no longer have that option. Besides, the worst purchase I ever made sounded great in the hifi store with THEIR equipment. Sounded terrible in mine and was an a'phile piece too. And expensive.
Learn to read reviews. Look for the commonalities of what people say about its sound and function. look for the common strengths & weakness's. Then you can buy used and get more Bang per buck.
FWIW I have assembled a top tier system using the above info. I made little or no real mistakes. They were the proper steps along the way. System listed but needs a lot of update. Best to you.