Paul +1 sorry to hear the 1.7s didn't work out for you. Being at one with your speakers is the critical foundation to building the right system for you.
But then again it's not like you're suffering toooo badly going ahead enjoying music with the Elipsas and Harbeth
and as in everything, theres little point flogging the ex-horse... enjoy wherever your ears take you.
Graham
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