my shiny new toy part 2

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    finally arrived :D
     
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    lAmBoY Lothario and Libertine

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    Nice.

    Ive always liked the looks of copland kit.
     
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    Why not tell us how it sounds as you go?
     
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    ace... just ace.
     
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    MikeD Militant Nutter

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    I don't care how it sounds :mana: gorgeous.
     
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    It sounds beautiful... but I now need some new speakers that are a bit more efficient to eke out the deeper bass.

    I knew I'd want some ne wones anyway though so it's ok.. ;)
     
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    bottleneck talks a load of rubbish

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    I've considered them.... However, looking at the on-paper specs I suspect that they would actually be harder for the Copland to drive - not easier. Unfortunately with them being 2/h I wouldn't be able to demo either :(

    So far I have had recommendations for Sonus Faber (too expensive) and Spendor (could probably just stretch to the S5e) I will also try to have a listen to the new KEF iQ9. I need to save up money first though. Any recmmendations upto about a grand? Looking at floorstanders to go in a nice Victorian living room.
     
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    Lving voice Auditoriums. Really easy to drive, and just so right
     
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    Thanks for the recomendation, unfortunately way over budget :(

    Probably a very safe bet if I could find a second hand pair though...
     
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    bottleneck talks a load of rubbish

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    I think I'll give the Living Voice a whirl when I have the cash. In the unlikely event I don't like them I don't envisage selling them on to be a problem :)
     
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    bottleneck talks a load of rubbish

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    Living Voices are great Mike.

    As a previous owner, I'd take these words to heart -

    They DO need space around them and a nice big uncluttered room to sound their best.

    You can't shove them next to walls or corners, or sit 4 feet away from them and expect them to sound at their best.
     
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    No that wont be a problem as I will be in the new house by then :)
     
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