I've not played with this series but anytime I can pick up a decent listening receiver for $10.00 I'd go for it. Most recently, putting together an setup to give to the music teacher of my kidd's school since the system in the class room is not much more than a boombox. Probalby will be the Pioner SX525 and a set of Smaller Advents I have a line on and a CD. It will be the school's reward for putting up with my son for 4 years, especially the music teacher. Total cost; about $100 with the receiver being only $10.
Another system I've looking st is for a student at the school whose family doesn't have 2 nickels to rub together and this kid is MUSICAL - I mean GREAT. He is in the process of getting offers from most of the universities for their music programs. Haven't decided yet but he does have a small collection of vinyl according to my kid and plays them on an old portable record player. I have the H-K 630 that I may build the system around and know of a Dual 701 table that is available for a swap. Also have a line of a set or AR4x speakers. Total cost for this will be less than $130.