I have a dilemma...

[plastic penguin]

I spoke to Richer at Kingston today. They have a dem room and I would like to listen to the Nad 355BEE and possibly Cambridge 840V2. The problem being is I don't have my A65 and RS6s anymore so I've got nothing to compare them with (not that I'm familiar with anyway). So what do I do?

Any suggestions welcome.

Ta, pp.

 

[chebby]

plastic penguin:The problem being is I don't have my A65 and RS6s anymore so I've got nothing to compare them with (not that I'm familiar with anyway). So what do I do?

Nothing to do but start fresh and judge new systems/components by their own merits.

The only other option is to buy another A65 and a pair of RS6s on ebay just to take to all future demos!

 

[plastic penguin]

chebby:

plastic penguin:The problem being is I don't have my A65 and RS6s anymore so I've got nothing to compare them with (not that I'm familiar with anyway). So what do I do?

Nothing to do but start fresh and judge new systems/components by their own merits.

The only other option is to buy another A65 and a pair of RS6s on ebay just to take to all future demos!

The 2nd option is a no no. If Richer sold standmounters around the same quality as PMC DB1Ss it wouldn't be a problem. But they don't...

 

[Anonymous]

Select your speakers first.

 

[Anonymous]

Tarquinh:Select your speakers first.

 

[John Duncan]

plastic penguin:If Richer sold standmounters around the same quality as PMC DB1Ss it wouldn't be a problem. But they don't...

Perhaps not, but they do sell good speakers. You should def listen to the Cabridge/MS Mezzo package deal (saving several hundred quid)...

 

[Big Chris]

I'll rent you my A65+ PP. Very favourable rates.

 

[crusaderlord]

what was your reason for switching from an Arcam A65+ and RS6 speakers and opting for a cambridge or nad. Knowing what you were looking to improve on may help you decide whether you have found it when you demo new items.

personally speaking i wouldnt have switched from Arcam to either CA or NAD but would look towards a better Arcam or a Roksan for improvements

 

[plastic penguin]

crusaderlord:what was your reason for switching from an Arcam A65+ and RS6 speakers and opting for a cambridge or nad. Knowing what you were looking to improve on may help you decide whether you have found it when you demo new items. personally speaking i wouldnt have switched from Arcam to either CA or NAD but would look towards a better Arcam or a Roksan for improvements

I sold my A65 and RSs because some time ago when I first thought seriously about upgrading, I told a friend who works at a college in Guildford. Heard nothing more and forgot all about it. Then, out of the blue, the phone goes and this gentleman asked whether I wanted to sell my system (he is a work colleague of our college friend). So I said yes, and he came around a couple of nights later and liked what he heard and bought there and then.

I heard the Caspian and Leema a few weekends ago. The reason for listening to the Nad is because I want to test my own apathy. And while at Richer I might as well take a gander at the 840 (influenced by gerrardasnails), he says it's very similar to the Creek I like so much...

 

[plastic penguin]

Big Chris:I'll rent you my A65+ PP. Very favourable rates.

You're a lovely man, BC but....(pats pockets).

 

[Gerrardasnails]

plastic penguin:
crusaderlord:what was your reason for switching from an Arcam A65+ and RS6 speakers and opting for a cambridge or nad. Knowing what you were looking to improve on may help you decide whether you have found it when you demo new items. personally speaking i wouldnt have switched from Arcam to either CA or NAD but would look towards a better Arcam or a Roksan for improvements

I sold my A65 and RSs because some time ago when I first thought seriously about upgrading, I told a friend who works at a college in Guildford. Heard nothing more and forgot all about it. Then, out of the blue, the phone goes and this gentleman asked whether I wanted to sell my system (he is a work colleague of our college friend). So I said yes, and he came around a couple of nights later and liked what he heard and bought there and then.

I heard the Caspian and Leema a few weekends ago. The reason for listening to the Nad is because I want to test my own apathy. And while at Richer I might as well take a gander at the 840 (influenced by gerrardasnails), he says it's very similar to the Creek I like so much...

similar, but in my opinion, better as well.

 

[plastic penguin]

Gerrardasnails:similar, but in my opinion, better as well.

No doubt.

Alternatively, we could meet for a drink and quick shoofty at your Cambridge/RS6 combo...

 

[Gerrardasnails]

plastic penguin:Alternatively, we could meet for a drink and quick shoofty at your Cambridge/RS6 combo...

Where are you PP?

 

[plastic penguin]

Gerrardasnails:Where are you PP?

Bookham, Leatherhead.

 

[Gerrardasnails]

plastic penguin:
Bookham, Leatherhead.

I'm in Purley so if you want to pop over during the day next week, let me know.

 

[plastic penguin]

Gerrardasnails:I'm in Purley so if you want to pop over during the day next week, let me know.

That sounds great, Gerrard. Name a day and time and I can work it around my job. Ask Andrew for my email so I can obtain either address or meeting place.

Cheers.

 

[Gerrardasnails]

plastic penguin:Gerrardasnails:I'm in Purley so if you want to pop over during the day next week, let me know.

That sounds great, Gerrard. Name a day and time and I can work it around my job. Ask Andrew for my email so I can obtain either address or meeting place.

Cheers.

JD, Clare, can you give PP my email address please.

PP, can you bring your cd player with you? Pencil in next Thursday 1st at noon.

 

[plastic penguin]

Gerrardasnails:plastic penguin:Gerrardasnails:I'm in Purley so if you want to pop over during the day next week, let me know.

That sounds great, Gerrard. Name a day and time and I can work it around my job. Ask Andrew for my email so I can obtain either address or meeting place.

Cheers.

JD, Clare, can you give PP my email address please. PP, can you bring your cd player with you? Pencil in next Thursday 1st at noon.

Penned in the date and time and CDP shouldn't be a problem.

Thank you.

 

[John Duncan]

Done

 

[plastic penguin]

JohnDuncan:Done

Thanks, JD.