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Thx Tomas, I'll try them. Nintronics now only have 1 left :( There is a local stockist here selling Klipsch RB81 for €498 the pair - I can have them here in 45 minutes :) Anyone have any thoughts on the Klipsch option?

I will contact Focal, but even Spanish supplier may not ship here - these remote Islands are a nice place to live, but shopping/delivery sucks. I may order from Nintronics as I have a container shipment coming from UK, but it arrives here November 15th - can you imagine the agony of knowing I...

OK, bi-wiring dismissed. I'm in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands (or Las Palmas in Espanol) - got Amp coming from UK, not so much luck with Focals though. Nintronics are forbidden to ship to me here. Whilst looking for a supplier, I found them for €499 from www.eshop.nl in Netherlands, seems a...

STRDN1040 Sony ordered from Richer Sounds, at £349 it was too good to resist. So another question.... It's a 7.2 Amp, but I read this... With the channels switched to 5.1, bi-amping gives separate amplification to your front speakers' bass and treble units (bi-wirable front speakers required)...

I like the look of those Vladimir - I have sent an email to Nintronics asking if they can deliver to me here in Fuerteventura. Amp is increasingly looking like it will be Sony 1040 or 1050.

In fact, let's get right down to brass tacks - is there a particular brand of AVR that is reputed to do 'decent' stereo? Because that'd be plenty good enough for my meagre needs. Will spend up to £1000, £500 each on AVR and speakers. Guide me, because I'm a: useless, and b: impulsive - so if I...

Vlads summary of my needs, and indeed of me, was perfect! I'm no audiophile - I listen to music when I am partying, I want the bass of Natural Mystic by Marley to make me smile, that's about all I need. My musical needs are probably that of a teenager, loud but no distortion. I like my...

I knew this would happen... the more I read, the more I want. I now find myself thinking about the NAD D3020 AND a new set of Klipsch RB-51 speakers. HiFi is dangerous!! Assuming a £500 budget for new speakers to mate with the D3020.... any recommendations? I'm also considering a second-hand...

Esra, you flatter me - my ears sometimes can't even decipher if I'm being moaned at by my wife, or one of my sons - it's all just interference to me ;) Speakers are Paradigm Mini Monitors...

Won't sound nearly as good to who though? The trained ear? My needs are fairly simplistic, I like my music loud but distortion free, I have no real requirements beyond that - however I am here to listen and take advice on board. If you think a dedicated Amp will really deliver that much more...

What about an AV Amp / Receiver like the Sony STR-DN1040?[/b] At £349 with Airplay, WiFi, USB, plus internet radio, it seems incredible value for a 5 Star Product of the Year - so what's the downside?[/b]

Yes, on checking it does say thete is a Sub Out - I got thrown by the pic of the rear... I'm still not sold on spec or looks, but I'll find a stockist and have a listen. Thx. Any other suggestions? Airplay or Bluetooth. If I really had to, I could go to £500.

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Thanks for the response. I googled both of those, the 3020 at 30w seems a little weedy, and the 7050 is out of budget - willing to go to £400 tops. Plus, it looks like neither have a Sub Out - I cannot live without my PS1000 booming out the b-line ;)

Hi all First post, thought I'd come and ask for some expert advice. Currently running Paradigm Mini Minitors with a Paradigm PS1000 sub. Powered currently by an old Denon amp. I'm looking for a newer Amp that can hook up to iPhone, Bluetooth also. I'm no audiophile, just looking for a...