small audio/video system for elderly space

Maven + Arro = :-)

i don't understand the maven + arro = ? please explain...i won;t do anything until after first of year when i move thanks everyone

i understand the maven is not a dvd or cd? now moving toward the naim/arro/storm ,if my area can handle the floor stander......i am all over the place with this ,alot to look at...dwhitt

Dwhitt,

"Maven + Arro = :-)" means this would be a very good sounding combo (look at the last three symbols sideways, smiley face).

Yes, the Maven is a traditional receiver (AM/FM plus integrated amp) with a built in DAC for your iPod, computer, etc. You would have to add a digital source like an Oppo DVD player to play movies or CDs through the system. So the Maven would NOT be a one-box system.

The Naim n-Vi/Arro/Storm system would be a really great set up if you can swing it. I have found that Naim amplifiers generally work really well with Totem's column speakers. If I read your system page correctly, you already have the Arros so would only need to add the Naim and the subwoofer. There is a used Totem Storm subwoofer for sale right now on Audiogon. Or, you might just want to get the Naim to start with, and see if you feel you really need the added bass from a sub in your new space. If so, you can add one later.

thanks knownothing....and too all....knownothing,,,i don't own the arro speakers anylonger...i sold them back in the summer and now own focal . the focal is too large for my new space....so looking....i do have avast knowledge of equipment and have owned alot of equipment in the last forty years but others thoughts and knowledge from outside is always helpful...didn't know that naim had a one box unit. i heard the wall units today from era and boy do i like them...the era is very detailed....and with the decco,,,and my squeezebox and oppo ,if purchased, may make the look and sound i am looking for....the decco is sweet....my unit that i am to move into is finished this weekend and hopefully i can move on with the purchase....i believe all the ideas are helpful but only one can be used and with the boombox from logitech in my bedroom ..i will be set....i have changed my mind several time...i may opt for something that looks nicer than the oppo in a universal player...or upgrade. i have found that i am getting more into classical and jazz as these days go by and sacd may be something that i may lookinto more...what about the new bluray plaers for video and audio???????????? i could buy one of those for the player ,if seperates are used, and buy the decco and era wall units with sub....???/again food for thought...this could be my last purchase....i want to make it really look good....thanks dwhitt