JohnDuncan:Yeah, don't know where that came from. I find the gold buttons on the beresford a bit unpleasant, so it's definitely the Cambridge for me (is same width as my phono stage so a nice little pile will begin), even though I find the front panel a bit busy.
I know, I know, it's all about the sound..........
Oh not a bit of it!
I completely understand the thing with aesthetics. My kit was fairly hastily cobbled together with little regard for looks, and when choosing my next system itll be my second concern, but a very close second indeed. I'd go so far to say, in fact, that if i thought something was just too ugly, id avoid listening to it.
But then you get into does it fit im my space/room/rack? That should have high priority unless you can/are inclined to buy new furniture...
Anyway, apologies for taking things wildly off topic!