a few months back i visited Chantry audio in Tuxford, to audition a pair of B&W 804s. The owner there (Nigel?), told me they had dropped Bowers & Wilkins, because the new range wasnt as good as the older range, and that they were difficult to deal with. He said he had an alternative, that was better, which he played me, whilst constantly attacking B&W. They sounded pretty poor, so i made my excuses and left. lesson one Chantry..Never critisise something you dont stock. Anyway, i ventured north, and listened to a pair in another dealer, who were mega helpfull, full of praise for the speakers, and my kit (some of which they dont sell), and eventually bought a pair. Well they sounded good in the dealer, but they sound much better at home, and even the wife loves em. In short the best 2.5k i have ever spent. Incidentally this dealer told me that B&W had dropped Chantry not the other way around Lesson two Chantry..Never let bitterness rule your business. Recently, on a trip to Ollerton, i passed Chantry, and decided to call in and have a chat.Guess what it looks like its closed down, and it looks like Bowers made the right decision. Anyone else have a pair of 804s? what do you use with them? esspecially cables.