Best 1,000 complete system for girlfriend ideas

Plan for the future...I get frightened at times at how good my bedroom stereo sounds. Denon receiver 1025R, Denon 1650AR CD player and B&W 805 Matrix III speakers. Used, this would probably run $1,500-$1,700 with interconnects. I know...out of range -- but that's the point. I'd do the electronics now, and an Ok set of speakers -- then in a year or so...do an upgrade on the speakers. Good luck!

Simple, get her what SHE wants. Doesn't matter what it sounds like. Set it up for her and then sit back and ENJOY!
Joel

High end seperates suggestion have been made above so I will stear in the mini component system. The Denon DRA-F100 and DCD-F100 reference system with matched Mission 771 or 71B speakers.(i prefered the 771 speakers for its slightly better sound and cherry finish) 30 W/channel . The sound is very high-end. The components are very well made, have their own power supplies, have champagne beige finish and comes with remote. The speakers are bi-wirable. Get better interconnects and speaker wire and you have very clean sounding system in attractive package. All for around less than $800.00 . Find used subwoofer later. or for $200 from Agon. The Speakers goes low enough -55 Hz or so, so she may not need SW. At least have a look. My wife loves this system. It is 'her's' but of course I listen while reading in bed.

Thanks everyone! I Think a reciever is the picture here and a DVD/cd player. I am sending her to a high end store and Best buy with her favorite cd in hand to listen to the difference. I know it has to be to her liking or else....

There is a lot of good advice. Teac and Denon both have very nice systems (mini/compact) for under $1000 that sound good. Take a hard look. The girl friend factor is probably worse than the wife factor. Do not play around with used electronics. Used speakers are OK. Good luck. Contact me if you want to go over this in more detail. I used to be in the industry and have seen it all. Cheers!