For a variety of reasons, I have decided to invest in some better playback equipment and would love some recommendations.
I already have a nice pair of klipsch speakers with which I am VERY happy, and an AT record player for my vinyl.
I'm looking to spend $500 - $600 give or take on the following:
> a new amp / tuner / eq combo (or seperate components if necessary) that has THX or surround sound, and a DIGITAL input for iPOD (there's no point in using that cool compression scheme to go analog out / in; might as well use mp3 at that point)
> a reliable DVD/CD player that does not freeze up, overheat, etc.
I know my price-point means I likely won't be getting anything that sounds incredible to the discerning ear, but that's where I'm at at the moment. Any recommendations are much appreciated.
Thanks