Recent content by mistercus

Thanks so much for your message, really appreciate it. Since my first question a few weeks back, I have spent a long time with my Naim Nait XS and both new speakers, the Proac Studio 130 and Spendor SP1. I thought the Spendors would be the grail of speakers for me but I'm actually really...

Thanks. I've a had a few recommendations for a Sugden now. Perhaps it could be the one!

What about one of the older Luxman amps from the 70's?

Ok the Spendor SP1's have arrived. Very excited! Need to wait until the kiddies go to bed before I can unveil them. I've not got any stands yet, so it will have to be a selection of books for now.

Thanks, I've heard some good things about Hegel. Never actually heard one though.

Hello Manicm, The Neats are gone and the Proac Studio 130's are here and sounding great. Coming also next week are a lovely pair of Spendor SP1's! It's going to be fun playing with them both. Thanks

Morning. Yes I think you're right. The Naim and Proacs are sounding grand right now. Out of curiosity I'll still look out for something, but for now am happy. I've not seen Jadis before. If I can find one with the valves covered that could work.

Morning. There's a Vincent 227 MK on EBay now. Asking a bit too much for me though. I love the look of them. Got a 70's thing going on. I'm always drawn to the big glowing vintage amps like Sansui and Marantz, although not sure if they would sound good.

Hello Nopiano, Thanks for your message. This is exactly it. I want a hifi that sounds great all the time, not excellent some of the time. I don't want to sound like I didn't like the Neats. In certain areas, they are better than the Proacs. They would definitely suit a smaller room. I...

Hello James, and thanks for your message. The musical loveliness I'm looking for and what I want the amp to do is as I set out in my post. "I'm looking for natural, organic, musical, fat, deep, rounded, rich sound that gets to your soul and makes you happy". And not sound, "harsh, brittle...

Thanks John, I'm definitely going to look out for one.

Thanks AI ears.. Good name. I'll do some investigating of the Creek.

A very Happy New Year to you all, if I can still say that. I'm new here and would welcome any thoughts to help me on my quest for musical loveliness. I have been tinkering around with hifi equipment for a long time and am still searching for my ideal hifi where I put an album on and sit there...