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--- have you ever seen these speakers before???
I agree that they're very good looking. I would call and set up a demo. If they sound as good as described you could really be getting one hell of a deal! At that price point I would not be worried about the Sherwood name. Buy based upon the sound... 
Is there a minimum length for power cords?
@Yping: FYI, 2.5 meters is eight feet. 
Best imaging and sounding bookshelf speaker
These I have owned and can recommend: Dynaudio Contour S1.4, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Grand, KEF LS50s, Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOnes, Volent Chorale CL-2.On my to own list: Vapor Audio Cirrus, Nola Boxer, something in the Monitor Audio Platinum s... 
Do I have enough electronics for Contour s1.4?
I owned the Contour S1.4 on two separate occasions over the past ten years. Your electronics are fine. I think you will be very happy with the upgrade. Enjoy! 
any experience with Polymer Audio Research speaker
@Dweinstein, ~ I have been in this hobby for over 40 years. I attend trade-shows, music concerts and Live Jazz, Rock, and Acoustic shows. Not that I need to justify my opinions or credentials to a stranger.I have owned speakers from KEF, Dynaudio,... 
any experience with Polymer Audio Research speaker
Listened to them at Axpona this past April. IMO, they were one of the worst sounding Room at the show. Several people commented that they were on the 10 rooms to avoid list. I think it must have been the show conditions, or equipment combination t... 
Best bourbon?
Please share! 
Why does CD tray need push a little to close
Take the top off and have a look. The drive may be dry. Many have a cog/sprocket type wheel that accumulates dust and grime. It needs to be cleaned. Add light oil to the cog and replace. Try blowing compressed air and aim at the sides of the tray ... 
Lightning Strike - Immediate and Delayed Effects
@Bifwynne,That is exactly what I have done for years. I use Shunyata and QRT conditioning devices on source components and preamp. Never had a problem and I live in thunderstorm prone Midwest. 
A source for maple blocks
Bed bath and beyond and Menards have really nice maple slabs and butcher blocks. 
cardas golden reference sound signature
Audiophile Nervosa anyone???? 
Best Placement - CT-1E
Since they have both been out of your system for some time you may also find that the entire system will sound different than you remember. IMO, you will need to give everything a good several weeks to get yourself re-acquainted. Then make cable c... 
" Dumb and dumber " audiophile question ?
How long will it take for for my new furniture to break in? The room sounds different since I added a new sofa and love seat. If I decide to get new carpet will a neutral or darker color tame any brightness issues? 
Hot Stamper - myth or reality?
I have several copies of at least three of my favorite albums. They all sound different. I would not doubt that some copies that have been produced have even better sonics than others. No two of anything is ever exactly alike. There must be many v... 
What music do you use to assess your system?
Mannheim Steamroller "Fresh Aire Seven" using it consistently since 1990.