thanks for the tips, it clears up alot. With the 10 percent difference you estimate between the linbrook 1s and 2s, how much of that is due to level of electronics and room size? With my budget, I see myself putting most into the speakers, so I am wondering how that would affect the equation. Also, I listen mainly to classical music, would that change how much of a difference I would hear between the 1s and 2s? Thanks again for all the advice.