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If you're serious about sound and serious about style, then you need to check out the Onkyo LS-V501.

Built to Onkyo's industry-leading standards, the LSV501 packs a lot in to its compact casing. With a discrete output stage and Pure Direct for a shortened signal path, the Onkyo's 2.1 amplifier proves a powerful companion for music or films. Further enhancing its reputation for quality audio is the ability to play both Super Audio CDs and DVD-Audio discs - both of which offer 192kHz/24-bit audio for stunning detail and realism. For complete flexibility, the LS-V501 will also playback DivX, MP3 and a whole host of other disc formats.

Yet this Onkyo home cinema system isn't just about audio, it's about video, too. With a choice of HDMI or Progressive Scan via component, the LS-V501 offers a top notch viewing experience that's only to be expected from this award winning home cinema brand.

There may only be two speakers and a sub but thanks to "Theatre Dimensional Virtual Surround Function" the sound is truly enveloping - and there's the added aesthetic bonus of not being surrounded by speakers and wires.

Finishing touches include a built-in FM/AM tuner, a socket for the optional iPod RI Dock and both optical and coaxial digital inputs - ideal for connecting a Freeview TV or games console.

For a high performance home cinema system with more than a passing interest in music, the Onkyo LS-V501 makes a great choice.