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Arny Krueger wrote:
"brazen" wrote in message

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?

You would be best served by 3 systems, each centerpieced by a good,
inexpensive stereo receiver and an optical disc player.

I see your point, but if you wanted to "have sound in 2 areas at a
time," you'd need to link the systems somehow.

That seems easy enough. Criss-cross tape inputs and tape outputs.

I'd probably go with three separate systems myself.

Given the costs and flexibility that 3 separate systems affords...