Screwed pioneer a400

[grimharry]

So called engineer has wrecked my pioneer a400 thinking of a cyrus 6 xp to replace it. Any opinions on a replacement welcome.

 

[Vladimir]

My pick would be Exposure to replace it. Naim and Cyrus as Plan B.

 

[Andrewjvt]

How much do you want to spend?

 

[grimharry]

How much to spend is a problem just got back from holiday so £2-300 ideally about £500 at a push

 

[grimharry]

How much to spend is a problem just got back from holiday so £2-300 ideally about £500 at a push

 

[chebby]

Has ebay finally run out of A-400s?

clicky

No!

 

[grimharry]

I'm worried I'm going to sit there thinking it doesn't sound as good as my last one. But am toying with the idea

 

[drummerman]

So called engineer has wrecked my pioneer a400 thinking of a cyrus 6 xp to replace it. Any opinions on a replacement welcome.

My guess is the cyrus will be considerably better. However, if big bass is important to you then something like a PMA1510AE may be better.

 

[chebby]

I'm worried I'm going to sit there thinking it doesn't sound as good as my last one.

The one thing these humungous old Japanese companies did well was consistency. Just get one that hasn't been 'hot-rodded' and enjoy. Next time you get a service make sure it's just that.

Some are barely 20 years old and shouldn't really need one yet.

 

[grimharry]

Big bass isn't important as much as neutral balanced sound

 

[grimharry]

Looking at this specialist site a400 around £150 or cyrus 6 around £250 and still looking for alternatives

 

[Vladimir]

Arcam A85

Rotel RA-1062

 

[grimharry]

I'll have a look around for them

 

[Vladimir]

Click on the links (leads to ebay auctions). I think they are reasonably priced, especially the Arcam.

 

[Electro]

Would it not be best to contact the engineer that did the work and explain the situation then send it back a get it fixed properly under warranty foc ?

 

[grimharry]

Probably will take it back. Just seen a rotel ra -10 any one have an opinion

 

[Al ears]

Probably will take it back. Just seen a rotel ra -10 any one have an opinion

Not as good as Vladimirs suggestions but pleasant enough. The 11 or 12 better if you can find one for your budget.

 

[Al ears]

Probably will take it back. Just seen a rotel ra -10 any one have an opinion

Not as good as Vladimirs suggestions but pleasant enough. The 11 or 12 better if you can find one for your budget.

There's an exposure 4 power and 5 preamp on eBay if you're very quick.....

EDIT. As you're offline I guess you've missed them.

 

[grimharry]

Went to our local camera shop and tried the rotel ra -10 yamaha as501 and roksan k2bt. Roksan was miles better funnily enough only problem is the price

 

[lindsayt]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-SA-9900-/151784848418?hash=item235714fc22

185,000 yen when new, 20kg's. Was top of their SA range when new.

 

[grimharry]

My beloved amp is back and sounding good. In fact to me with the diamond 9.1 I prefer the sound to a kandy k2 bt and b&w cm speakers that I listened to maybe I'm wrong but I'm a happy bunny. But what about some dm 2/7's....

 

[bigfish786]

Was the issue with your own amp?

 

[philpot1001]

My beloved amp is back and sounding good. In fact to me with the diamond 9.1 I prefer the sound to a kandy k2 bt and b&w cm speakers that I listened to maybe I'm wrong but I'm a happy bunny. But what about some dm 2/7's....

Great news about the amp! Did you find out the problem?

Ive seen a few people on here stating they prefer their old vintage amps to the latest breed (Creek Evo 50 / Arcam A19 / Kandy K2 etc). If my investments ever start giving me some money i will possibly be in the market for an amp so ill be interested to see if any sound better than my old Denon.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Probably will take it back. Just seen a rotel ra -10 any one have an opinion

Not as good as Vladimirs suggestions but pleasant enough. The 11 or 12 better if you can find one for your budget.

Hi Al ears

Neither of these amps is in the same vicinity as the A-400.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[MUSICRAFT]

My beloved amp is back and sounding good. In fact to me with the diamond 9.1 I prefer the sound to a kandy k2 bt and b&w cm speakers that I listened to maybe I'm wrong but I'm a happy bunny. But what about some dm 2/7's....

Hi grimharry

Great news

I use DM 2/7's with my A-400. Excellent match

Fwiw, try use your A-400 with the best possible source compenents and speakers which you can afford/accomodate

Unfortunately the A-400 has got expensive tastes

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft