I wasn't sure if it was even possible to do this without going to a generic rack system, new equipment that is. Some of these would probably sound better than many would believe and would probably trap many of the buyers into the stereo fever that most of us here probably have. By that, all I mean is that once people realize how nice a home stereo is able to sound, they are often surprised and start to wonder, "If $1000 can do this, I wonder what $2000 can do or $10,000. If you'd rather watch movies than listen to music, this bug may never bite you and you'll be very happy to go out and buy an expensive TV and HT system.
All well and good for those who enjoy it.
Markw, or anyone else who may have taken offense, please don't consider me as an elitest as I sure don't consider myself one. I spent many years with lesser components than I have now and I'm still barely reaching what may be the bottom floor of high end stuff. Remember, I listened to Bose 901's for many years and you won't find many people who have anything nice to say about them. I bought almost entirely used equipment and was able to get much more than if I went new. If I only had $1000 to blow, I'd go used and maybe get $4000 worth of equipment but I guess that should be another thread.
Anyway, this is a good little experiment and maybe we can all learn something.
Bill