For a "girlfriend" system, I also recommend the NAD 320BEE (or more recent 325BEE) amp. Easy to use, nice remote control, reliable -- and sounds good too! I would not run the Oppo directly into a power amp.
Speakers -- so many to choose from. Models from B&W, Paradigm, PSB, Polk, Totem, etc. -- hard to go wrong. Browse the listings under "Monitors" on Audiogon.
Speakers -- so many to choose from. Models from B&W, Paradigm, PSB, Polk, Totem, etc. -- hard to go wrong. Browse the listings under "Monitors" on Audiogon.