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    Looking for a whole new system and very confused!

    It's a Sansui AU-317. It probably is the one part of my system that I would consider re-using, but it doesn't have any digital inputs (was thinking I needed those for the bluray etc) and also, I was assuming that after 35 years, things might have moved on such that I'd be blown away by new...
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    Looking for a whole new system and very confused!

    Thanks lindsayt, was kind of wondering the same myself. Which floorstanders would be on your list?
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    Looking for a whole new system and very confused!

    Thanks again all - very useful
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    Looking for a whole new system and very confused!

    Thanks CnoEvil - will definitely check the Linn DSM out as it seems very flexible. Does it also act as a network streamer or wopuld I still need a separate device for that? Also, any recommendations on the bluray? Are the KEF speakers you mentioned suitable for the relatively large room. What...
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    Looking for a whole new system and very confused!

    Hi All, For the figure I mentioned £3000 - £3500, I was not including a TV or bluray / DVD player, but was thinking a CD player. Not sure if it's a sensible idea to combine those two devices (bluray/DVD and CD) in one. I also wanted a network streamer, amp, turntable / pre-amp, and stereo...
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    Looking for a whole new system and very confused!

    Wow - thanks all. Some great thoughts there. Lots to think about. The room is about 22' x 18' so any thoughts on speakers with that in mind? Since you ask about my ancient system, it's origins a Trio KD1033b turntable with Ortofon cartridge, Sansui Amp and Mission 710 speakers. Served me well...
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    Looking for a whole new system and very confused!

    Hi Guys My existing system is so ancient that I'm too embarassed to tell you anything about it - think maybe I'll donate it to a museum! Anyway, I have decided I need a whole system upgrade and for a budget of around £3000 - £3500, I'm hoping to purchase a network streamer, cd, amp, turntable...