How very kind - thank you. Think ill be OK now - will familiarise with link 2. Thanks to everyone for keeping it simple. Lin

Thank you Martin for your help - much appreciated. OK, silliest question no 2 coming up - what does "all current B&O speakers are active" mean? I dont mind asking and looking a fool so feel free to respond using 'explaining to dummies' text. I truly dont mind and am so very grateful for all the help. Kind regards Lin

Go with me on this one please Peter and allow my ignorance to shine thru - do the speakers attach to Ouverture via a wire to the back or are they wire free ?? (in which case how do they operate) I fully accept this will be the silliest question you've been asked to answer but, in my defence, I did own up to knowing absolute zero. Thanks Peter Lin

Thanks to you both for your speedy replies - As im sure you have already guessed, I havnt got a clue with regard to selecting the best piece to suit my needs - Im not keen to have wires trailing (have a 5 yr old) and also, do like stream lined equipment. Expansion in the future is quite attractive (finances allowing) - Im viewing second hand sites at

Would anybody be so kind as to offer expert advice please. I am trying to decide on best equipment to suit my needs which are:- Location of equipment - large family kitchen area Needs - CD/radio and poss cassette - Do I need to buy sep speakers?? (told you I am new to this). Obviously, with so much money involved here I do not want to get the purchase