Recent content by DougK1

(y)But please don't disappear off the forum:)

It's still showing on the UK/EU website: https://www.marantz.com/en-gb/category/amplifiers/

You can stop it too :)

Stop it Jason. I was quite happy and content until you and Rev started talking about planars :) I see the HE1000V2 Stealths are going for £839

The LS3/5A is a good shout. I went over to equivalent small sealed-box speakers about three years ago, (Harbeth P3ESR's), and never looked back. Scan the usual classified sections for used examples of the speakers that interest you. These type of speakers are generally well cared for. As a note...

I think I saw Brass Construction at Zero-6, Gray, circa '76. You know where that was :) If my memory serves me correctly they were great. The only live performance I've ever seen.

Following extensive research online and on forums, asking owners, I've bought my kit in the following way: Amp and SACD - SSAV store in my town. The only hifi shop here now. Bought during the first COVID wave, but emailed SSAV HO and they sent them direct to me instead of the shop. Speakers...

Like everything I've found in this hobby the more you spend the smaller the gains actually are. What you need to find is a level of reproduction which suits your ears and taste and try to leave the upgraditis bug behind you. I've finally settled with what I currently have, I'm not prepared to...

Precisely. I've had three email addresses over the years, the only one that got infiltrated was my BT one. Both the others are free and have never been hacked.

I had the SR80's before I got the 225's, same sound signature, 80's maybe not as detailed. I certainly would call Grado's bassy, I find the HD650's have more bass than the Grado's, but we're talking different ears here :) Indeed, be careful, it is a ruddy rabbit hole and it's so easy to get...

My ears are only a couple of years younger than yours :) I've got a pair of Grado 225's, very different sound signature to the HD650's. I find the Grado's ruddy uncomfortable, especially if you wear specs, as they are on-ear, not around the ear. But if the Grado's are cheap they may be worth a...

No worries (y) I think my guy is cheaper as adding the 4.4mm TRRS connector to a 3m cable on your link adds £10 to the price. I didn't go far enough to see if any P&P charges were applied. But as you say the balanced cable is worth a punt as it's relatively cheap. I'd be interested to hear your...

RS will obviously push Cambridge Audio, they own the brand :)

:) Magic (y) Cinematically, the later ones are good but I prefer Lynche's version as it covers the story and history in more detail. It might looked dated in comparison, but it's an iconic film like the original Blade Runner.

:D yeah, some people these days think they live on planet Dune and need to wear a still suit for a constant water supply, (if you haven't seen the film you might not understand :)). I can understand it if you're doing vigorous exercise, but not just out for a stroll in a typical British summer...