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[tbos109]

Ok....hopefully I get all the information in here you need to help me. I am looking for a audio system that will at first be strictly music, and then move into theater. I am ok with buying things piece-meal but don't want to have to buy things over again. Make sense?

I am in a 900+sf apartment, and listen to a vast mixture of music. Andrea Bocelli to traditional Irish to System of a Down. Typically I like my music a little on the bassy side. I have most of my music on my pc, ripped from cd's, but I also like to listen to the radio at times. I have a good ear, used to play an instrument, but not an audiophile type ear for sound.

I am looking to spend around $1000 to start. Ideally it would be for a receiver, speakers, and a cd player/tuner. I may go a little higher but not more than 1200. Recommendatoins for retailers would also help, and for non-online retailers I am from MA. Thanks.

PS. I would gladly RTFM if you can point me to a good one. I have looked at posts on this board, and have no problem doing research.