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"Maelstrom" wrote:

Is there any point though? Would the Aiwa completely fail to do the
speakers justice? In which case I guess I'll just have to wait and buy the
whole shebang in one go.

I think it would be a huge improvement, though if it were me I wouldn't
rush out and spend £200 on a pair of floorstanders from the likes of
Richers.

Incidentally, is there a reason for wanting floorstanders?

I think you'll have problems getting to listen to new speakers at the
likes or Richers, they're box shifters and are fine if you know what you
want, but not much good beyond that IMHO.

Try a few local proper hi-fi dealers and see what they suggest, maybe do
a few demos - they'll also be able to offer some advice on where you
want to go when you replace the Aiwa.

Also I'd look at the secondhand market. There are some bargains to be
had IMHO.

Finally, replace the bell wire the Aiwa probably came with, don't get
anything special just some mains flex or something like the £1.20 a
metre Van Damme stuff at Maplins.

cheers,
Paul
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