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Hi, Just bought a pair of Kef C25s for nostalgia more than anything else. Using them in the lounge with a Denon DM41 system which previously ran Ruark Swordsman. I had the C15s back around 1990, and saw these - mint and cheap, so went for them. Sound good, but very little treble (despite the...

nobody is liking the NAIM choices then?

already have the L-1000M power amp, its ok but a bit of a boring listen - I really rate the L1000C and am wanting to experiment with other power amps really

thanks for your advice - is it easy to change things like caps on the arcam? I mean I can solder (as far as cables to speaker lugs etc)??

Hi All Hope everyone is doing well. Please can I ask for some advice on choosing a power amp. Looking to use this with a Sony SACD, Kenwood L1000C pre amp, computer audio and some Ruark Swordsman which I have upgraded with new Vifa and Scanspeak drivers. I have approx. £250-450tops to spend -...

yes, heard that the hadcock can be a bit fiddly to set up. I am certainly not fixated with unipivots - it is more that I am trying to understand what type of plinth is best suited to say a rega, an SME 309/IV/V or one of the unipivots? All of my turntables are heavy stone plinths. I read...

Hi, Would love some advice please? I'm the sort of the chap that loves a big heavy turntable rather than lightweight regas or sprung suspension LP12s. Also got a thing for Japanese models in particular, and have managed to sneak a few past the wife in recent years. Found them down the tip...

they were going for about £480 last week - a black Friday special. You have to watch the postage costs though, as Canada post isn't cheap especially for a large and heavy box like this!

The Canadian seller has some "black Friday" specials - the 1010 is less than £500 at the moment!

On the subject of super-cool Japanese amps, just spotted this on Ebay! http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5338728743&icep_item=141782864605 No built in DAC, but a novel battery power option to reduce noise.

Well, it has finally arrived - double boxed and in pristine "new in box" condition. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase. I love its chunky looks, superb build quality and purposeful stance on the equipment rack. The remote is also a nice touch. I have only been playing it for the last...

Hi, Well have paid the customs duty (a lot less than expected :)), and have arranged for delivery on Tuesday as I shall be in then to receive it. Its first outing will be with a Philips CD753 via coaxial input and Scanspeak drivers in Ruark Swordsman cabinets (Chord Odyssey 2 cables). I also...

One here - it left Canada 28th April, arrived in UK yesterday, so just waiting for it to clear customs....am very excited!!:)

I do like them and would like to own them, but not at that price. Key issue is rarity of spares. Unlike the NS1000M, even second hand spares are absolutely zero. This is the third pair I have seen for sale in approx. 10 years. I love the look of them, but cannot justify the cost for such a risk...

I had a good look online also for your remote - but no luck. There are a couple of websites (like a partmaster or buypartsdirect), that stock a variety of parts for the 1010 range. Remotes are easy to come buy for the CD player, but not the amp (as you say). I am now eagerly awaiting the...