2-Channel Sound System Advice?

[FunkDaddy J]

I'm looking to build a very nice stereo (2-channel) setup just for high-end music (SACD, DVD-A). Can anyone suggest a good forum where I can start looking for information about components? I'll be looking for a couple of $1000-range tower speakers, a $2000-range 2-channel amp-preamp package, and a player.

[redscare24]

www.hometheaterforum.com
www.avsforum.com

[audrey]

You might also check out some of the reviews and articles at www.stereophile.com or www.theabsolutesound.com. Unfortunately, TAS has started charging for many of their reviews.

[bfrank]

dont discount the 5.1 aspect of the formats you mentioned. The new Dark Side of the Moon (Pink Floyd) is a great example of multi channel SACD.

In the highend forums may not be the best place. Everyone tends to like what they have bought. I also recommend Stereophile and also HomeTheater mag.

Still the price you are talking about is more in the middle then the top HomeTheater mag covers a wider range of prices.

http://www.hometheatermag.com/

[FunkDaddy J]

Originally posted by bfrank
dont discount the 5.1 aspect of the formats you mentioned.

Oh, believe me, I don't. I have a great surround setup downstairs, but for the living area, I want just a top-notch stereo presentation...or at least as top-notch as I can get in that price range...