Fastest way to correct hifi system?


Just wonder what you think is the fastest and most hasslefree route to buy a hifi system which one are satiesfied with longterm? Call the nearest hifidealer and tell your soundsignature preferences, roomsize and the amount you will use, or read magazinereviews and internetforums etc. for months or years trying to find the perfect system money can buy? Or just go to the nearest town and listen to as many system combinations in your pricebracket as possible and try to figure out what is the best for you? 
sakelig
There are several tips I have to build great sounding system analytically:

1. Use combined components such as receiver or integrated amp to build system around -- it's indeed the fastest. If you're planning to spin records, make sure it has phonostage built-in. Aslo have in mind players that you want to play and how many so you can have an idea how many inputs to the unit you need. 
2. Pick up speakers that will match to that integrated component receiver or amp
3. Pick up player(s) you wish to have with sufficient output (line or phono) for your integrated component. Bare in mind that having only one player(source) will certainly make process faster
4. Visit Mogami Ave to choose any wires necessary to connect your components, because it's never wrong way due to great quality and affordability.

Finally, to build system fast(yourself) you should at least pick up one static reference component that you want to build system around.
@sakelig Buy all the components from a single brand!

E.G.
- Cambridge Audio
- Rega
- Naim
etc... there are many companies out there

Which one sounds best? - pick one - they all sound pretty darn good !

That way you are capitalizing on the company's expertise of designing and building components that work together
- not the personal preferences/prejudices of an audio store or sales person

Granted...
- some components may not be the "absolute best" choice,
- it might not be the most cost effective approach either
- but it will work and sound very good also !

And Then...
- NEVER log onto to this, or any other forum again - it can drive you nuts!!!

Hope that helps :-)

Steve


"And Then...
- NEVER log onto to this, or any other forum again - it can drive you nuts!!!"

Best Advice, Ever.
Don't be in such a hurry.  Take as long as you need until you're satisfied, otherwise you're wasting your time and money.  Then you'll have to start all over again.