Only just realised, this is a lp storage thread! Sorry for the hijack.

No problem count.d. if the speakers have got a flat top, maybe I can stack me LPs on top?

Anyway, I've a frisson of concern about what might happen to the sound when I move a stack of albums from behind one of my SL2s!

Why oh why is life so complicated?!

My apologies for the hijack too!

Tony

From the Shahinian website

This permits one to make a variety of satellite choices, such as locating them directly on top of the HAWK, or at some desired distance, thereby allowing the HAWK to be utilized as a pedestal for lamps or vases, etc.

So you can put your LPs on top!

Count.d

Massive thanks for the helpful information.
One of my modules doesn't quite sit with all four feet on the base unit.
I had 'solved' this with a sliver of wood, which I've never been too happy with.
I had got it in my head the feet were attached with screws,
but having checked of course you are right.
I'm starting my journey to WOMAD tomorrow morning,
so I'll have a dabble with this & clean my fuses when I get back & have time.

I have experimented with various positions for the 'between units' LS cable,
to keep it away from the passive bass unit.
I couldn't hear any difference so your conclusions are reassuring.

I tried using foam under the cable last night as you suggested,
& it's really sweetened the sound of my system so thanks again.

I also use Kimber Postmaster spades on the subwoofer end,
after an aborted attempt with Naim speaker plugs.
I wish I had heard of Wonder Solder before I had my cables made up.
I hope you don't mind me asking (upgrade temptation) ...
What improvement did you notice when you made the switch to SS?

Cheers - John

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I also use Kimber Postmaster spades on the subwoofer end,
after an aborted attempt with Naim speaker plugs.

Just to clarify, I connect the amp to the Hawk sub with Naim 4mm plugs at both ends. Connecting the amp to the Hawk sub obviously uses the post's female 4mm hole, which leaves me having to connect the module via Postmaster spades at the sub end.

quote:

What improvement did you notice when you made the switch to SS

The problem I had with a fair comparison between general solder and the Wonder Solder was that I changed the dealer supplied spades with Postmaster ones at the same time. Also, the soldering on my Naim plugs with the general solder was done by two different dealers (not Cymbiosis) and ALL 16 joints were really awful! So I bought a 100w iron and did them perfectly with the Wonder Solder. All I can say is that with Wonder Solder/Postmaster/Naim plugs all done correctly, the difference was sweeter highs and more open sound stage, and it got even better after the first three weeks.

Tony,

I'm not much help with the lp storage. I made mine from 1" mdf and it was the most ridiculous project I can remember doing. Getting the large cabinet square, all the shelves square, finishing the exterior, lining the inner surfaces with green cotton felt, was all a nightmare. I won't do it again or advise anyone else to.

I just bought 4 of these:

http://www.i-cubes.co.uk/

They seem to do the trick quite well

Simon