Well, this was an upgrade attempt from a Creek 5350se and Tannoy M-5's. The creek did not have enough juice for the Spendors, but when I got the moon in the system the S5e's opened up amazingly. Comparatively, the new system has a tremendous sound stage, and wonderfully clear base. Considering a Rowland upgrade to the amp and a sub, but am going to run with this for a while. Thanks!