"Peter Werner" wrote in message
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My old CD-player and receiver are pretty much shot and I want to
upgrade.

Please expand on "pretty much shot".

I figure I'd like to spend about $500 to replace them, but
would consider going higher, especially if I found something
discounted.

Bizarre logic - you spend more if offered a discount?

So, here's my question - if you had $500 to spend on a cd-player and
receiver, about how much would you put into each?

Why don't you lay out your requirements a little more clearly. Stereo?
Multichannel?

Would you spend some of that on a graphic equalizer or some other
component?

Please tell us about your existing speakers and room.