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brazen wrote:
Dear Abby Audiophile,

I am wanting to set up a budget home audio system and would
appreciate
advice as to what components to purchase. I'm happy hunting around
for
second hand stuff so I dont need any brand names, but need to know
what
types of components to buy and what power/wattage etc goes with what.
I did
have a pretty basic system about 15 years ago that consisted of an
amp, cd &
manual speaker switch, but I'm sure things have moved on somewhat
(understatement of the year no doubt).

I only want to play CDs, I want to run 3 pairs of speakers (1
outside, 1
living area, 1 upstairs), but possibly have sound in 2 areas at a
time,
though usually just one. Ideally I would like volume controls in each
of the
areas. I like to play music loud sometimes (no near neighbours - you
gotta
make use of it!) so it needs to have some grunt.

What (in pretty basic terminology please) do I need to have in my
system?

A stereo receiver (some are still made, or use an old receiver) and a
speaker switch that can handle several sets of speakers.

Several companies make switches that will work for you and let you play
music through several sets of speakers simultaneously. For example:

http://www.russound.com/speaker_selectors.htm

Great thanks for that - very flash!

Gay