How the mightly (Hicap) has fallen...

[positive_energy]

Now going brand new for 699...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....akeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en


Still expensive compared to Teddy but a big drop on what they used to go for!

 

[deanf]

Brand new for second hand prices. This needs to go in the new ebay-sticky in the classified section.

 

[Stemcor]

A very nice price but as the listing says, it's not the DR version.

 

[Paul R]

Given that a new one for £1195 would include the discrete regulators I don't think this one plus the cost of the upgrade looks like a spectacular bargain.

Paul

 

[positive_energy]

How much is the DR upgrade on a hicap?

 

[gary yeowell]

About the same price as the difference...... around £500.

 

[positive_energy]

OMG.

 

[Martin D]

OMG + 1

 

[colasblue]

What a bummer for Messrs L&C!

They take the trouble to actually stock suff so that you can walk in, like it , buy it and walk out with it, The the spec changes leaving them with an obsolete older one, albeit with full warranty, and it's still a good thing.

Good on 'em for seling it of cheap I say - its a brand new thing for a second hand price, what the hell do people want for ****'s sake?

 

[Robert]

How much is the DR upgrade on a hicap?

You can expect better slam, creamier mids and 75% more deeeetail in the treble.

If Apple made Hicaps the improvement would be described as 'awesome'

(edit) oh sorry, £500

 

[positive_energy]

Kudos to L&C I guess for biting the bullet. Lots of folks on eBay selling S/H ones for more than that....

 

[Gaius]

Poss, I know you're fond of a Naim bash here and there.

But really, the new DR HiCap is rather good; have you heard it?

 

[positive_energy]

Gaius, so I hear....

Not sure you could call me a Naim basher (I have owned and continue to be a Naim owner). I love their products. Have been very critical of their forum though...

 

[sq225917]

Maybe Naim were offering retro discount on any held stock. We do that sometimes at end of product lifecycle.