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    Roksan Kandy K2 at £499

    Hi In case anyone is interested the Kandy K2 is available at some Richer Sounds stores for £499: http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/roksan/kandy-k2/roks-k2-amp-blk Might be ex-demo, display etc Sarah
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    Rega elex r VS Roksan kandy k2 (including humming question)

    The K2 is available at Richer sounds at £499 at the moment: http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/roksan/kandy-k2/roks-k2-amp-blk Sarah
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    Do I keep Mission 702 standmounts?

    No, didn't auction the amp, bought it in a leap of faith, which has had positive result. I know auditioning is the right thing to do but it would mean a long trip - but might have to do this if no-one has any experience of the above speakers with the Yamaha amp - or just a general opinion on...
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    Do I keep Mission 702 standmounts?

    Anyone?
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    Do I keep Mission 702 standmounts?

    Hi Just bought Yamaha AS501 to go with ageing but still performing Rotel RCD951 and Thorens TD318 I have noticed big improvement with Yamaha amp and wondered about changing speakers. Although Mission still perform well wondered if more modern speaker would offer improvement along the lines of...
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    Are speaker stands necessary?

    Hi Are stands really necessary (or would a solid wood base be OK) and if so which would you recommend for Mission 702 speakers at less than £100 pair? Thanks Sarah
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    Advice re replacing Arcam Alpha7

    Many thanks Ketan - I had looked at the Rotel review on what hifi and was very tempted (being happy with their 951 cd player) but the comments about speaker partnering deterred me: "........The RA-10 does need careful partnering when it comes to speakers. Understandably, it struggles to drive...
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    Advice re replacing Arcam Alpha7

    Hi Matt, thanks for reply and suggestions, which I have looked into - has raised following question: Wondered why AS500 was not one of your suggestions, has won many plaudits, has phono input and can be had for £225? - do you think it would not suit the other components? Thanks Sarah
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    Advice re replacing Arcam Alpha7

    Hi I am going back to vinyl and have resurrected my system: Thorens TD318: Arcam Alpha 7r; Mission 702 (and Rotel RCD 951) Have found that the amp is not producing a left signal and am considering replacing it as I do not know of anyone local who could look at it, or even if it would be...
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    Wotcha

    Hi *biggrin* Have been on site for several weeks now researching components for my rather old, but to my ears, very acceptable system. Have decided to take the plunge and ask for advice and thought I would say hello first. Not an audiophile, but I do like my music (very eclectic tastes, from...