There are some fundamental things to consider when putting together a stereo/surround sound system from scratch.
When it’s time, you just know it. You visit a friend’s house and hear the superior clarity of his CDs. Or, you come home from a live performance, put in that artist’s disc, and it sounds nothing like the sounds you just experienced.
Putting Together a System
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