Assuming I sell...

[JoelSim]

My Audio Analogue Maestro Settanta when someone comes over to a demo tomorrow, what should I go for to replace it. preferably 2nd hand or ex demo with about £1,500 or so.

I like smooth, I like detail, I like warmth.

Music tastes is electronic and acoustic, not so much rock. Artists I'm currently listening to regularly are:

- Angus & Julia Stone

- Talk Talk

- Leftfield

- Elbow

- Thievery Corporation

- Tracy Chapman

It needs to be silver too.

Thanks

 

[drummerman]

Arcam?

seriously ... I have a feeling you will never find 'salvation' in transistors ... therefore you are a prime candidate for valves. Try some.

 

[JoelSim]

Demoing some on Thursday

 

[drummerman]

Good on you

 

[drummerman]

I maybe looking for a new system too. I am actually very happy with mine, which is worth peanuts but nevertheless, I will try again a Naim system and an ATC one. Perhaps I should try valves again too. Copeland?

 

[JoelSim]

I'm very happy with mine but I had set my heart upon winning the Unico 100 on fleabay, and have someone who is keen on my AA. So if the deal is right I will be in the market again.

 

[Anonymous]

have a close look at the musical fidelity m6i .... an ex demo one could be within your budget

 

[Anonymous]

Something from Pathos?

 

[d_a_n1979]

The Roksan Caspian may be worth looking at Joel

 

[JamesOK]

JoelSim:
My Audio Analogue Maestro Settanta when someone comes over to a demo tomorrow, what should I go for to replace it. preferably 2nd hand or ex demo with about £1,500 or so.

I like smooth, I like detail, I like warmth.

Music tastes is electronic and acoustic, not so much rock. Artists I'm currently listening to regularly are:

- Angus & Julia Stone

- Talk Talk

- Leftfield

- Elbow

- Thievery Corporation

- Tracy Chapman

It needs to be silver too.

Thanks

Why are you selling so soon after buying it Joel?

 

[matthewpiano]

Have you listened to a Sugden? Beautiful amplifiers and one of the class A designs might be just up your street.

 

[chebby]

Luxman SQ-38U (or a good used example. The SQ-38 versions go back to 1963)

About 4000 Euros + VAT last year.

Or second-hand Luxman/Accuphase solid state class A integrated.

You have more contact with the sort of dealers who can sniff these out (unlikely you will find them on ebay)

 

[Anonymous]

d_a_n1979:The Roksan Caspian may be worth looking at Joel

Ebay sevenoaks are selling an ex dem one for 949 or best offer...if only i had the money

5 year warranty to

 

[JoelSim]

hi fi newbie:
d_a_n1979:The Roksan Caspian may be worth looking at Joel

Ebay sevenoaks are selling an ex dem one for 949 or best offer...if only i had the money

5 year warranty to

I think that would be a step down fro what I have.

 

[Anonymous]

Sorry mate, us mere mortals consider that a high quality premium amp, obviously your price range is in a different galaxy though, so fair point.

 

[shooter]

I've probably missed the thread to this question but what don't you like about the amp you have?

 

[Anonymous]

buy this ....and with the change book a good holiday in the bahamas for 2 weeks

 

[shooter]

Good spot.
Very nice pioneers.
How much do you think they are worth?
Are they worth an investment.

 

[Anonymous]

shooter69:Good spot. Very nice pioneers. How much do you think they are worth? Are they worth an investment.

£800 will be a bargain IMHO ... they may even sell for less

 

[matengawhat]

35 year old capacitors / resisters ect no thanks

 

[Anonymous]

matengawhat:35 year old capacitors / resisters ect no thanks

it's a chance you take ... £130 gets a full service with recap and calibrated (should last another 30 years)

Oh no .... not required ... they have already been serviced

 

[JoelSim]

shooter69:I've probably missed the thread to this question but what don't you like about the amp you have?

I love the amp I have, but I like upgrading 🙂

 

[shooter]

Fair enough, it's always good.

Just sent the seller of the Pioneer's a email about the service and asked about receipt's for such, let's see what he's got!

 

[Anonymous]

shooter69:Fair enough, it's always good. Just sent the seller of the Pioneer's a email about the service and asked about receipt's for such, let's see what he's got!

keep us informed!

 

[shooter]

I will as long as you keep your bid's off!!!