Anorak
Hey Clubman, lay off the Anorak(s), having gone overboard on spending on both CD and (valve) amp, i can guarantee once you hear such a system, your horizons will broaden. Take a visit to Cloney Audio, you can build yourself a superb system (easily upgraded as your appetite for better sound increases) for under a grand. (No connection to Cloney other than spending my hard earned cash there!!). What hifi, Hifi Plus and Hifi choice magazines will give recommendations on systems of all types.
Bear