My old and beloved Cyrus II + PSX is getting past it - the input selectors are shot, my local repair shop tells me the part is no longer available, and their attempt to clean them up was only a temporary success. In short, it can't be economically repaired and I need to replace it.
Problem is the replacement needs to drive some Castle Harlechs, and I can't really afford a replacement of the same quality with a realistic budget of less than £500, so what's my least worst option? I toyed with the idea of a NAD C372 which would certainly drive the speakers but I am worried that it would have to sit beneath a shelf and I hear that they have a tendency to destructively overheat. Richer Sounds is offering the v1 Cambridge 840a at £449 for graded stock, but reviews paint it as a bit bright. Second hand is an option, any suggestions?
Problem is the replacement needs to drive some Castle Harlechs, and I can't really afford a replacement of the same quality with a realistic budget of less than £500, so what's my least worst option? I toyed with the idea of a NAD C372 which would certainly drive the speakers but I am worried that it would have to sit beneath a shelf and I hear that they have a tendency to destructively overheat. Richer Sounds is offering the v1 Cambridge 840a at £449 for graded stock, but reviews paint it as a bit bright. Second hand is an option, any suggestions?
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