Managed to get those speakers in by myself, reversing the van tight to front door and then pivoting them in. Walked them in and then the room was really transformed with better speakers.
Tbh, I started off recolouring the sofa but wasn’t happy with the finish Decided to take more drastic action!
The sofa was on the way out. I had to cut it into pieces to get it out. I got the soafs in by going round the back of next doors house and over the fence. It won’t fit through the front door as the turning circle is too tight. Took half an hour to demolish it in a frenzy using handsaw and knives!
I don’t usually do suggestions, but since this is not an audio rack anymore, why not sit the Atom on the lower shelf of the lovely table? Does it really need to be in full sight?
What was wrong with this lamp? I find it weird that many suggest giving then Atom all the space on the table… I’d put the lamp back and the Atom below, but it’s just me.
I bought a huge bean bag to solve the guest problem. Mrs. FZ was non plussed (being over 40 and having a bean bag is not acceptable apparently) and made me put the hideous thing in the bedroom instead. Of course now some of her more recent seating decisions are starting to make more sense
@HungryHalibut I see some have suggested cottage industry sellers on Etsy. I’ve had great luck with handmade wood and metal craft on that from some very talented people in Poland and the Middle East and Africa. I’ve got the same IKEA thing in my office (long version) mainly due to cost. But it’s not what I really wanted. Hold out for what you really like.
It’s a nice idea but one of the reasons for the Atom was so it could go on top. Very often we need to turn the volume down when we have dinner and it’s easier with the Atom in the top. Having the Nova on the bottom was always a pain, and it’s now much easier. It’s also easier to see the volume setting when it’s on the top. So in the battle of Atom vs BTC, the Atom wins on this occasion.
Sorry, I meant to reply to bhoyo.
Your supplementary question could be answered by the fact that their current tour only included one UK date and the same in various countries across Europe. Probably easier and as profitable for them to play in 1/2 to 3/4 full O2 than play 5 or 6 venues across the UK.
Noooo, the Atom is designed to be a stand on top unit not hidden away, all that effort to design a unit looking great from the top and front will be wasted if you hide it away.
Budgie?!!! What an outrage. Anyway, challenge solved. Table stays. Atom stays on top. House Bird goes back to where it normally lives. Light goes. Standard lamp ordered. Thanks everyone!