I agree on getting a second hand beomaster...
look for:
Beomaster 5500 (or 7000 or 6500) and maybe start a timeless stackable system.... with an MCP or a Beolink 1000 remote
Beomaster 3500 or 4500 (can be hung up the wall) - later add a beogram cd 3500 / 4500, a beocord 3500 / 4500 just for the looks ... with a Beolink 1000 remote
Ralf
My Beo: Beosound 3000, Beolab 4000, Beo 4 DVD, Beolab 5000/Beomaster 5000, Beovox S45.2 with Stands, Beosystem 7000 black with Beolink 7000, Beolink 1000, F1000 (3 cubes), Beovox 5000, Beovox 3000, Attyca 1.