If you want a real good system, look up AMR Audio (Abbingdon Music Research). I know the head designer and he has designed a lot of stuff. If you are really into audio, you may even recognize his name. He used to publish his designs freely and also review audio equipment.
His idea has been to make a system that costs 10k, and I've seen reviews in magazines that say his stuff is as good as others that cos 100k ! Basically he's an electronic engineer who used to work in studios as well as DJ, and this is his attempt to put out there system he made for himself into the market. A hobby that may one day pay money! There are good reviews around (6moons is one I found) just do a google search... I'm sounding like a salesman but I only work with him in an office job!
And slay, I'm sure you would appreciate German engineering more than most
As for what system I have ? I am low paid, have a few thousand records and CDs here (I used to DJ), while my turntables (Technics 1210s) are stuck in New York City. My friend has probably sold them, it's been so long!
What that leaves me with is surround sound speakers and a subwoofer on the computer. Not good at all! I probably listen to more music at work than I do at home! The only other thing I have is a Sony CD/Tape deck/radio thing which is a pain to put anywhere as I have no space here.
I can't afford any system since the old one died, so I'm stuck with this. I have towers of records around me!