[nick n]

I'm trying my darndest to prevent the Bose purchase. ( YOU too can help ) My folks were originally going to get a Bose system to replace their stereo setup I graciously permanently borrowed after blowing up mine ( don't ask...some things don't like a common ground I forgot ), and I sent them out to the local hifi shop. Some great choices but they are dead-set on a multi disc MICRO/MINI setup. Any suggestions for an up to $500 Canadian incredible sounding unit? Multi disc is apparently not so big these days.
 I'd prefer hifi stuff not bottom of the barrel. They deserve decent sound.
Obviously I'm in Canada.
 
Thanks.