Recent content by Sanglier

Thanks for asking. I'm still out of the country so no, won't be auditioning/buying until mid-October at the earliest. Re UK made, the outlook is bleak: it seems that only high end floorstanders are still made in UK by a few manufacturers, and the medium sized standmount speakers (B&W606S3...

Thanks - I just looked up the Brio. It has the same handy half-width as the Mission, but I don't like all that plastic, and it lacks Bluetooth - a feature I require for streaming Internet radio, absolutely not hi-fi! The higher price compared with Mission I'd accept, but the spec doesn't meet my...

Absolutely I'd prefer an amp made in UK, but since it's only recently that I revived my interest in a domestic hi-fi setup I'm really not familiar with who makes what and where. I'll look into Rega - back in the day, their turntable was highly regarded. Re China, I just don't think it's terribly...

Thanks for your helpful advice, much appreciated. The What Hi-Fi review of the 778X seemed to me a little grudging, but your favourable opinion confirms that I'll be seeking to audition this when back in UK soon - and its form factor should fit well in the space I have. I'll consider Wharfedale...

Not sure what you mean...

I know. It's tragic.

Early September and I'm still in France, until mid-October. Then I'll visit a couple of dealers, such as Richer Sounds in Exeter, who've been responsive & helpful to queries. Like the B&W 606S3, very favourable reviews here, good sound and not too big even on stands - my LR isn't enormous...

Quality, poor or great, is not the issue in my preferring not to buy stuff made in PRC.

Over the past couple of years I took advantage of free trials of the major streaming services. I was put off Spotify because while using their free system, the advertisements (yes, I know those disappear when one pays a sub) suggested Spotify was aiming at a demographic I wouldn't associate...

Assembled my first setup 50 years ago - Connoisseur BD1 + SME3009/II, Rogers Ravensbourne, Monitor Audio floorstanders. Modified that subsequently, then lapsed. Now I intend a minimal but decent quality setup, using my A&K SR35 as principal source. I've looked around and I like the look/spec of...

Thanks - I know nothing about active speakers but will look into them.

Thanks. I'd noticed Qobuz is good for jazz - possibly because it originates in France, and the French have always been great jazz buffs. I attended a concert here in Alès on Wednesday, Fabrice Tarel Quartet with Brit Tom Ollendorff up front on guitar, very good indeed. Though my general...

That's bad news. It doesn't have to be this way. I've used Røde microphones for years and recently bought that company's venture into (corded) headphones - excellent performance. The firm is Australian, and started out (80s or 90s) building mikes using Oz-manufactured electronics inside...

I'm grateful for all the contributions - much food for thought. Won't be back in UK until the autumn but I'll do more research before visiting e.g. Severn AV in Exeter and Richer Sounds in Plymouth. Half tempted to hang onto my Mordaunt Short Carnivals, bought in 1979, nice little speakers made...

Thanks - a Scottish brand, made in UK? I've bought from Richer in the past (AKG headphones) and there's a branch in Plymouth; consulted their site, and the speakers you mention are a lot more than £499! But since I'd prefer to buy from a dealer, after inspection & demo, I'll visit RS anyway.