"Paul" wrote in message
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I have a very boring hi-fi and I'd like your help to fix it.

The current system is uninvolving, has no discernable bass (not in the
room
anyway), lacks insight and utterly fails to excite. It comprises:

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A dealer (Sevenoaks Hifi in Sheffield) reckons my best bet is to spend my
£300-£400 budget on some speakers, probably B&W 602 S3s, and then think
about getting a Rotel amp. Their argument is that the speakers will make
most difference to the sound -- no arguments there -- and that the B&Ws
are
best suited to the kind of growling, liquid presentation I'm looking for.


You won't hate the 602s so go for them, but if you really want to get away
from boring hi-fi and want to get 'involved' see eBay auction No. 5722517133
......