Well I've managed to keep within budget.
I picked up my Onkyo SR606 (I would have loved a Yamaha 763 if it had more than 2 HDMI inputs), and I have managed to get hold of a second hand set of Jamo A102 for only £130 which I am pleased with, so will set those up shortly, and luckily they can be hung on the wall easily
Have also gone and bought
http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_id/2854 to see what it sounds like and also to upgrade slowly when I get hold of more money
[if I'm impressed]
Can't wait til the easter when I get to put it all together! Thanks to all of you for your comments and ideas.