Two independent dealers, one of whom sells Leema gear, have both told me that they won't take in used Leema products unless they are really cheap. Apparently no one wants it anymore. Did they "before"? Cruising this forum I don't see hardly any recommendations for their gear compared to other brands at similar price levels. Why is this? Do dealers not push or encourage auditions of their gear?
I've heard rumblings about the financial status of the business in recent years but do everyday consumers of audio gear follow these things all that closely when they buy? I've never thought to ask a delaer during an audition "Yes, it sounds marvellous but is the manufacturer financially sound too?"
Personally speaking I haven't heard any CDP under £5000 that I prefer in sonic terms alone to the Antila IIS ECO. In comparison to the competition it sounds analogue, rich, smooth, detailed, with great bass weight and a near perfect tonal balance. But apart from this magazine who else is shouting about them?
Are the dealers to blame?
I've heard rumblings about the financial status of the business in recent years but do everyday consumers of audio gear follow these things all that closely when they buy? I've never thought to ask a delaer during an audition "Yes, it sounds marvellous but is the manufacturer financially sound too?"
Personally speaking I haven't heard any CDP under £5000 that I prefer in sonic terms alone to the Antila IIS ECO. In comparison to the competition it sounds analogue, rich, smooth, detailed, with great bass weight and a near perfect tonal balance. But apart from this magazine who else is shouting about them?
Are the dealers to blame?