For her birthday, my wife asked for a nice radio, internet radio, cd player setup for the living room-kitchen area (they are open to each other). This would be music only as we already have a dedicated theater room. Primarily sources would be FM radio and internet radio. Some CD's, but that is mainly for my daughter (5 years old). I think I can get rid of the FM radio requirement since her favorite station also broadcasts over the internet.
I've narrowed down my search for a receiver to the Denon Ceol Piccolo. Nice and small and came highly rated on a Audioholics review. Any others I should consider?
Next is speakers. Considering what she is using for sources, any recommendations on $$$ range to target? The living room is larger (20x20) with a high vaulted celing open to the 2nd story loft and open to the large kitchen and breakfast room. Looking to wall mount a pair a speakers and have room for a sub if need be. Would like to stay under $1000 total for speakers, but I don't want to spend the $1000 if there really isn't going to be any difference compared to a $500 set since she is using lower quality sources. Unfortunately I live in a small town so no real options for going to listen to various speakers in person.
One set of speakers I have been looking at are the NHT Superzero 2.1 combined with a SVS SB1000 sub ($700 total) or step up to the Absolute Zero's for an additional $200.
