I'm pretty much a clean slate on this subject. Just remember loving the sound as a kid.

Always end up blowing out my budget when it comes to a hobby. Pool (pocket billiards). Metal detecting. Astronomy. I don't generally buy THE best, but look for the absolute best bang for the buck.....then take a hard look at the next step up.

I hate buying something cheap and then thinking that I could have spent a bit more for much better quality.

As for room acoustics, might toss that out the window in my case. A simple bedroom for now, but hope to build a new house in a couple of years with a dedicated library room that doubles as a place to just sit and contemplate while listening to music. So, that variable will change over time.

I honestly don't mind being patient, picking out components, and then purchasing one at a time so as not to make it such a difficult nut to bust.

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Posted by Obtuse1

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Posted on 4/9/24 at 2:00 pm to KCRoyalBlue

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Always end up blowing out my budget when it comes to a hobby. Pool (pocket billiards). Metal detecting. Astronomy. I don't generally buy THE best, but look for the absolute best bang for the buck.....then take a hard look at the next step up.

One thing to note is there has never been a time in the history of audio reproduction to build a 2 channel system on a budget.

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I hate buying something cheap and then thinking that I could have spent a bit more for much better quality.

I am with you. That being said I have never known anyone that got into the hobby and bought their end-game system at ther beginning. Tastes change, wallet changes, understanding changes, and price/performance ratios change in what gear is available. You can spend a load to begin with then realize you bought chocolate ice cream (no matter how good) when you realize you are a vanilla fan. Sometimes you can switch out components and get your vanilla and sometimes you are hamstrung and have to clean slate it again to get vanilla.

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As for room acoustics, might toss that out the window in my case. A simple bedroom for now,

While you might not be starting with a room with the Golden ratio (1x1.6x2.56) you can always improve room acoustics and broadband absorption and dispersion panels can be used in your next room. I wouldn't use targeted low frequency absorption in a temporary room but you wouldn't have done that anyway. Just treating the first points of reflection will fundamentally change the quality of a system and it won't break the bank especially if you DIY the panels. Some 1x4 material, some of the correct insulation, some acoustically transparent fabric, and a little work and you have a quality broadband absorption panel. Acoustic treatments, especially if you DIY, are the best bang for the buck in audio. It is also the thing that most people avoid doing all together. It is kinda like buying a new Ferrari and putting the tires off a Camry on it. Normally the biggest issue with acoustic treatments is the SAF (spousal acceptance factor).

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