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I want to introduce my nephew to hi end with your help!

Hi guys, my nephew will turn 20th in June in Cuba and I'll be visiting him. He is a great kid and very curious about almost everything, he is finishing his second year of medicine. He loves music and always delighted to see my equipment in photos.
I had decided that it's about time for me to introduce him to a better sound appreciation that his MP3 files on PC.
I want to stay on budget and specially size wise since its difficult to pass electronics trough Cuban customs without paying fees.
My thoughts are.
1-PS audio Sprout 
2-NAD 3020

Both small and loaded with features.
I have no choice of speakers yet. Thinking on ELAC B5 or B6.

Headphones, I haven't decided yet.

I would really appreciate your inputs.
Kind regards.
Thanks 

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mountainsong OP
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Thank you. Do you think that the amps are choosing will drive them with 87db listed?
Regards 
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yogiboy
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I don't see any problem with those 30 watt amps . The Elacs are also the same sensitivity (87db) like the Pioneer. Small speakers are never as efficient as larger ones so you really have no other choice. I think it will be just fine!
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mountainsong OP
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I am leaning towards the PS audio sprout with the Elac and the sennheiser HD598 headphones.
Nice start for him .
I own the sprout myself and I listen to it everyday with my Hi-fi man 500.
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lak
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I think the Sprout and the Sennheiser HD598 headphones are a great idea.
coolhunter
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Cuba?  Really?  The hi-end for anybody is freedom and liberty, something you will never find in Cuba.  Think about getting him and his family out of Cuba while the door to the US is wide open for Cubans.  Nothing beats the sweet sound of freedom and liberty and that you can only enjoy in the US.
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