Quote Originally Posted by ChrisG
This group has been very helpful. After considering all of the comments and advice, I've decided to start simply with two main speakers and possibly a sub, if necessary. I've found a couple of good choices and I'm trying to decide between them.

One is the Vandersteen 3a Signature speaker pair which is available for $2K and the other is a Thiel 3.6 pair which is selling for $1800, both pairs used, of course. The Vandersteen's are in mint condition. So, even though the prices are at the upper end of my budget at this time, the reviews and comments from forum members have led me in this direction.

Thanks again to all of you,
Chris (SF East Bay)
I don't think you'll be a bit disappointed with this direction that you are going. Worst case scenario you'll have an awesome 2-channel setup, which can easily be configured to a 5.1 system down the line. You might be suprised at what a great 2-channel setup can do, I know I was months ago when I got my PSB Platinums.