• Right, thanks @aggi, @BRM, @mashton, @fizzy.bleach

    So, the bit I need to sort first is the speakers and amp, and I'm gonna leave myself a few source options. Loving the suggestions thanks!

    Such is the restricted space in the ceiling, I can only fit 4" speakers, so I am looking at a little pair of Yamaha NS-IC400.

    Amp-wise, I can't wait for international shipping, and no time to DIY anything. OTP and shipped from UK on fleabay there are a few options, claimed power rating and price varies wildly, so any opinons on the following:

    Topping TP22 Tripath £60 25WPC

    SMSL SA-36A Tripath £35 20WPC

    Pyle PFA300 Tripath £31 90WPC

    Dayton audio DTA120 Tripath £120 60WPC

  • I bought an SMSL Q5 from Amazon, it held up fine for a few months then the analog input failed. USB, optical and SPDIF continued working fine and Amazon let me return it for full refund. I've now bought the Q5 Pro. Seems to be holding up fine thus far. Dunno if that's a common issue but would definitely recommend Amazon for hassle-free returns, rather than ebay.

  • Read a few more reviews and have gone for the Topping TP-22 and Yamaha speakers. Will post unboxing vids with heavy breathing in due course.

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