I've had a Denon DF101 system for a while now but, unlike most electrical equipment, I don't think I'll be "upgrading" it for a long time. I did upgrade the standard speakers however and the system sounds pretty awesome on Monitor Audio's Silver S1s. The SC-M101 speakers supplied should be fine for a small bedroom but can't handle their master's true potential.

It's simple to set up, has plenty of connection options and the controls are very user friendly. I have my TV, Xbox and VCR connected to the receiver, which has experienced absolutely no problems (touch wood) thus far.

It looks stylish: in a brushed alloy finish, dimming blue LCD text and half mirror view panels and a proper turning volume knob, rather than a cheap plastic button.

There are spare connections at the back for the optional minidisc and cassette seperates as well as a preout (I have a subwoofer in this), an optical digital out and a phono input.

A great system for just over 300 quid. Don't settle for any panasony equivalents!