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Simple System for a Super Senior?

I'm wanting to put together a system for my 80+ year old dad. The requirements of the system (CD, AM/FM) are: under 2K (used OK), easy to operate, remote comtrol, small foot print for speakers, cool running. The tonality should probably error on the side of brightness, as there's some hearing loss involved here. Considerations to this point are an Arcam Solo, Linn Music Classik and (your suggestion here.) Other thoughts are along the lines of an NAD receiver and Oppo player. Not sure about the speakers; have entertained some Totem Arros or Quad 22L's. Mind you...the man has never owned a high end or mid-fi set up, and he positively drools when he visits and listens to my system. Time for him to have this kind of joy in his home. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
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viridian
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Kudos to you and to dad; music really enriches one's life. I would recommend the NAD music system, with the integral CD player. It's at the bottom of the page here:

http://nadelectronics.com/products/hifi-receivers

Only $500.00 sans speakers. Hook up some nice, sensitive speakers by Paradigm or PSB and dad is on his way! High end for under $1000.00.

Best of luck with this project.
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mapman
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By the way, kudos to you also for looking out for your Dad. Sounds like he is a music lover and this should be one of the most rewarding investments you can make.

Just keep it care free and enjoyable, as recommended.

Cheers!
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hoopster
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I would think he would be very happy with the Solo and a nice pair of Monitors and decent speaker wire. You could do all this within your budget. I appreciate the fact you are wanting to give back to your Dad, I wish mine were still around to do the same.
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I'd get a vintage Marantz or Sansui receiver with approx. 100 WPC ($400 used), an Arcam CD73 ($500 used) & Dynaudio 52SE's ($900). Use the remaining $200 on Kimber 4TC speaker cables and PBJ IC's
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