I work at a LFS and if there's one thing I can tell you from experience, it is that Gary is absolutly right. I cant tell you how many people get anxious and dont set it up right the first time and have to go back and spend more time and money. Take your time, research, research, research, and look for the best deals on the equipment you find to suit your needs the best. Another plus to a wonderful online forum like MAAST is that you can ask people how they like the equipment they have with a generally un-biased opinion. Good luck!