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    Dilemma - upgrade my 20yr old Arcam separates or buy new speakers to unleash their potential?

    Thanks buddy. I'll bear them in mind. Not much info on them though as I could not find a review on line.
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    Dilemma - upgrade my 20yr old Arcam separates or buy new speakers to unleash their potential?

    True. But hasslesome when the dispute gets strung out over 3 weeks or so before resolution is reached. However the potential savings are worth the small risk I guess.
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    Dilemma - upgrade my 20yr old Arcam separates or buy new speakers to unleash their potential?

    Thanks Jonathan. That's sound advice. Just wish there were a few more retailers in my area. A lot of shops have disappeared - the recent recession and advent of download/streaming of music I guess
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    Dilemma - upgrade my 20yr old Arcam separates or buy new speakers to unleash their potential?

    I'm in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire but I don't mind travelling 50 miles or so.
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    Dilemma - upgrade my 20yr old Arcam separates or buy new speakers to unleash their potential?

    Thanks Mark I'm interested in the PMC DB1i but they seem very thin on the ground and I have not been able to find a used pair anywhere within reasonable distance from home and I really don't like the idea of buying used without checking them ou first. I've heard good things about the KEF LS50...
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    Dilemma - upgrade my 20yr old Arcam separates or buy new speakers to unleash their potential?

    Thanks Matt Great advice. Any tips on good reputable used hi-fi shops or online retailers? I'm a bit concerned of buying used privately as I'm low on experience and don't want to buy a pair of dogs! Thanks.
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    Dilemma - upgrade my 20yr old Arcam separates or buy new speakers to unleash their potential?

    Hi folks I'm a first time poster with a dilemma. I have an 18yr old hi-fi separates system consisting of an Arcam Alpha 8R integrated amp and Alpha 8Ppower amp. These are wired in a bi-amp configuration to power a pair of Mission 750LE stand mount speakers. Input source to the amp is an Arcam...