Dkzzzz,
Rather then mumble about how bad the audio world is and wondering where all the good equipment is, how about you actually listen to a few pieces.
There is very little out there that is bad, it's simply a matter of synergy. Reading about components on audio forms only should ignite a spark of interest, at the end of the day you have to listen.
There are a few dozen good sounding integrated speakers on the market, most of which can sound quite terrible with the wrong source and transducer. Find yourself a good dealer or go and listen at shows. You'd be amazed at the results. You might even listen to more music.