Recent content by GroeneLeeuw

A classic that never goes out of fashion. And so true, today more then ever where there are so many other options. Is it nostalgia? Is people revolting against new tech? I can understand and sympathise.

ASR definitely changed the paradigm of hi-fi online fora. For me, the illusion that expensive hi-fi was better because it was expensive, specially when it comes to electronics, came to an end when I participated in a proper blind test of 2 amplifiers in 2001. I only remember that the cheaper...

I´m not sure. People with money tend to be people who look good after their money, for many that is how they get to have plenty of money. These people don´t tend to spend their money buying BS products Also, from all the people who have plenty of money, not that many are into hi-fi, let alone...

I suppose there are people buying those ultra expensive cable or they wouldn´t be commercialized but I do wonder who buys them. Is this people who need to make an effort to save money to be able to buy convinced they´re buying a superior product or, is these people who have money to burn, who...

Haven´t paid any attention to it or followed for years. And like me, apparently millions more as Hollywood as come close to a stand still. No tears from me. I hope that will revive the english/british cinema production, always been a great fan (and I´m not english or british).

If you buy such great products, why do you keep buying others? Are you not happy with the quality of the products that you bought first?

I fear the cheaper series of products from Focal & Naim are at risk in the future than the the so called "high-end" expensive products.

Yes, it´s the 1062. I´ve owned the predecessor, the RA-1060, driving Hepta (a Dutch brand) and Sonus Faber speakers and I was very satisfied. The 1062 is better or so say many people and reviews at the time. I´ve never tried it myself, by then I had moved away to a Musical Fidelity set (amp +...

Another nice option https://es.wallapop.com/item/denon-pma-1500ae-amplificador-1229518280

Thinking a bit out of the box, and because surround receivers devalue a lot, here´s another suggestion: https://es.wallapop.com/item/yamaha-rx-a810-amplificador-390w-hdmi-usb-alt-gama-1235246131 For the price, this Yamaha receiver will be better than any stereo amp you can buy new up to...

Or this Rotel (I´m sure you´ll be able to negotiate the excess asking price or even more as owner says there´s no RC). https://es.wallapop.com/item/amplificador-rotel-ra-1052-1124730623

The CA is way too expensive, I think. Besides not being anything special, I believe it´s close to 30 years old which may imply technical issues (now or to come in the future). My choice from those 2 would clearly be the Marantz. What´s your budget again, €300?

Already did, see my post from yesterday.

Don´t take it personal and don´t be so "whathifi" advising always the same brands that by coincidence (not) are english or british. There are other choices, often better choices for the same or less money. Nothing complicated about it.

Fanboys in da house :ROFLMAO: Fellow Iberian OP: Be wise. English electronics? Better not ;)