There's a fair bit of PAST discussions that have taken place on this site, wherein others had found themselves trying to get into the "Listening Game".
Check out the above data using the "Search" engine (upper right corner) and follow up on the suggestions that were previously made.
Check out the AK "Forums" for specific questions, to dig up past comments on particular audio gear.
Also, follow up out various sources: on AK sales/estate sales/auctions/garage sales/pawns/goodwill stores/kijij or estab online companies like "Canuck Audio Mart". Try for local, to hear how the different parts play out.
What ever you do...take yer time!
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