The most important word of advise?

The best and most sophisticated piece of test equipment is your two ears. Develop them.

Narrow it down to 3 or 4 CD's to use in selecting componets. One with a piano, one with violins, maybe a James Taylor CD (try to get his voice right!), and one you just love. Use these same ones everytime you audition. Don't get analytial, just ask youself if this component draws you in more.

Amp and speaker matching is very important but start with the speaker. It has to fit the room.

Good luck.

Never trust anything that bleeds for three days and does not die.

Listen to everything in your home environment.

GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!!!!!

It is usually too late when someone yells " Get out while you still can ".
Find nearest audioholics anonymous club and enjoy the company of other
passionate audiophiles. Hopefully it will help you avoid some very costly mistakes and gain valuable knowledge that we are all hungry for.

I am not sure how it is going to help anyone
because from this point on, your system price tag
will only go up$.
More you will understand the principles and secrets of
assembling a truely great system , your family and friends
will become more and more amaze and tired of your crap.
So, do youself a favor and keep all the details to yourself or within
the circle of nut cases & crazyness like us & here.

Warning ••••••
You are crossing the point of NO return