First off, Statusnine -- need more information. There are folks on this site with years of experience and good advise.
The most important question, before getting to the answers below -- what's your overall budget.
Starter questions for you:
1. solid state or tube amps??
2. integrated amp?? (tube or SS)
3. CD player -- must it be a single player, i.e., CD or a universal player (CD & DVD + other formats). Interested in SACD?
4. Do you wish to have a turntable??
5. Speakers -- wall mount, floor standers, large, small? This is somewhat crucial because you wouldn't want large overwhelming speakers in a small room. What is the size of the room you plan on setting the gear up in??
The most important question, before getting to the answers below -- what's your overall budget.
Starter questions for you:
1. solid state or tube amps??
2. integrated amp?? (tube or SS)
3. CD player -- must it be a single player, i.e., CD or a universal player (CD & DVD + other formats). Interested in SACD?
4. Do you wish to have a turntable??
5. Speakers -- wall mount, floor standers, large, small? This is somewhat crucial because you wouldn't want large overwhelming speakers in a small room. What is the size of the room you plan on setting the gear up in??