Recent content by TimK

Cheers Spockfish! Yeah I will check out other brands and listen to different sounds first. Not sure how easy it will be around Cordoba. Pricewise it often makes sense to order from the UK. For example, a Marantz cd6004 goes for 509 euros in local specialist shop whereas through Amazon UK inc...

Thanks!!! Spockfish, the Marantz all-in-one could be an answer but........after previously going for seperates I am a bit reticent. There seems to be far too much in one box. Call me old fashioned but i like the simple cdp/amp/speaker set up. If I ever listen to the radio I turn on the laptop...

Hi Spockfish! No, I wish it was the KI !!!! It's the standard 67mkii. So what are 'modern' alternatives? I will have a look at the Marantz CD6005 as the new usb looks interesting. It is available in the UK from September so I probably won't get to see one face to face until visiting the folks...

Yes, thanks......you're right about the lens....it did seem to respond when I used a cleaning cd............but i wouldn't be comfortable looking inside myself. Fingers like potatoes!!! Anyway, back to the upgrade question. Is the widely recommended Marantz CD6004 on a similar level to the...

Have been very happy with this quality entry level system for well over 10 years. I bought from a great specialist shop in Oviedo in Northern Spain.....but the Marantz CD now often gives a focus error and won't always play discs. Now living in a different part of the country and not able to go...