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VanderGraafKommandöh 
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Posted: June 23 2007 at 17:11 |
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Prefer Ultravox, myself... |
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Posted: June 20 2007 at 08:09 |
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Prefer Solavox, myself...
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oliverstoned
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Posted: June 16 2007 at 20:13 |
Exactly! Naim has the sense of rhythm and timing and has much mateer for solidstate.
enigma wrote:
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A Naim's lover? |
I love the sound of a Naim system. It's not classically 'accurate' but is highly musical, so much more than most solid state kit. - It just seems to be rhythmically spot on.I don't own any of their equipment at the moment (I used to have the small nait 3 amp), but will hopefully pick up some of the older kit 2nd hand at some point. I think prefer the older stuff to the current kit, but I haven't listened to it extensively, just at friends houses and the odd dealership. |
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Posted: June 16 2007 at 17:28 |
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A Naim's lover? |
I love the sound of a Naim system. It's not classically 'accurate' but is highly musical, so much more than most solid state kit. - It just seems to be rhythmically spot on. I don't own any of their equipment at the moment (I used to have the small nait 3 amp), but will hopefully pick up some of the older kit 2nd hand at some point. I think prefer the older stuff to the current kit, but I haven't listened to it extensively, just at friends houses and the odd dealership.
Edited by enigma - June 16 2007 at 17:29
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Posted: June 16 2007 at 16:36 |
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Posted: June 16 2007 at 15:54 |
oliverstoned wrote:
...if you want a whole (solid state) system with electronics from the same brand, i prefer Naim over Linn. |
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Posted: June 14 2007 at 13:55 |
oliverstoned wrote:
This is a brand which focus on the look, the cosmetic aspect, instead of the sound quality.
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For once we are in agreement.. B&O kit was never very impessive to listen to but always rather quirky to look at. A triumph of design over function.  |
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When people get lost in thought it's often because it's unfamiliar territory.
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Posted: June 13 2007 at 09:10 |
I had a colleague who had an all Linn setup (CD based), including speakers. That was a very involving and sweet combo with plenty of punch and faithful reproduction of all ranges. It did lack a little excitement to my ears, but then I am simply used to a different sound palette. I certainly would not criticise it.
Edited by Archer - June 13 2007 at 10:49
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oliverstoned
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Posted: June 13 2007 at 08:55 |
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Only my opinion, i don't like Linn most amplification/preamp whereas all what Naim does is good in high end: preamp, amp, CD...IMO.
Of course Naim solid state can't compete with tube, but it's good solidstate, always musical.
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Posted: June 13 2007 at 08:42 |
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If you're looking for top end quality, it has to be Linn. They may not be the most attractive looking pieces of kit, but they are unmatched for the sound they produce. |
What are you talking about exactly?
They do the best and the worst IMO.
Classic products such as the Turntable Linn LP12, and CD players such as the Linn Ikemi or the big integrated CD12
(15 000€). |
You cannot make sweeping statements and generalise about manufacturers like that. All the top end (Linn included) make fantastic kit but not everything is of the same level across the portfolio. After all, they also still make items within given budget restrictions. There are lots of other excellent European brands who are all competing, and doing so at a high level. It is folly to state one is better all round than another.
The same high level can be seen in Quad, Linn, Audiolab, Naim, and a host of others.
Edited by Archer - June 13 2007 at 08:46
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Posted: June 13 2007 at 08:39 |
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It's far superior to any plasma or LCD, but does it compete with the best Sony Trinitron? |
At the time I bought my B&O TV it walked all over the best of Sony - it was like chalk and chese. That was a goof 8 years or so ago. I have no idea about how they would compare now. Althought I would still expect the B&O and Loewe to be better than any of the Japanese brands. Note I said "expect" - I admit things change.
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Posted: June 13 2007 at 04:39 |
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...if you want a whole (solid state) system with electronics from the same brand, i prefer Naim over Linn.
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Posted: June 13 2007 at 04:33 |
Easy Livin wrote:
If you're looking for top end quality, it has to be Linn. They may not be the most attractive looking pieces of kit, but they are unmatched for the sound they produce. |
What are you talking about exactly?
They do the best and the worst IMO.
Classic products such as the Turntable Linn LP12, and CD players such as the Linn Ikemi or the big integrated CD12
(15 000€).
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Posted: June 13 2007 at 04:29 |
Easy Livin wrote:
If you're looking for top end quality, it has to be Linn. They may not be the most attractive looking pieces of kit, but they are unmatched for the sound they produce. |
Agreed, Bob - and they're made in Scotland!
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Posted: June 13 2007 at 03:46 |
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If you're looking for top end quality, it has to be Linn. They may not be the most attractive looking pieces of kit, but they are unmatched for the sound they produce.
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Posted: June 13 2007 at 02:19 |
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It's far superior to any plasma or LCD, but does it compete with the best Sony Trinitron?
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: June 12 2007 at 17:52 |
Yes, the picture quality is very good, I must say. The fact it didn't cost us anything is even better. I don't think the television is that expensive though, compaired to the remote control. We're also talking '80s model here. It's outlasted most of our newer televisions. By the way, welcome to P.A.! Here's my model of B&O:  The Beovision 7702 (without this VCR).
Edited by Geck0 - June 12 2007 at 18:03
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Posted: June 12 2007 at 16:18 |
Geck0 wrote:
We have a Bang & Olufsen television and it's great! It's a proper old '80s one with a huge remote control but it has yet to blow up like more modern televisons we've had.
Oh and we acquired it for free. Apparently the remote control costs £50 to replace!
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I'm with you on that - B&O make fantastic TVs - I would say that they and Loewe make the best TVs avavilable. The picture quality is in another class to any of the Japanese makes - you can forget Sony etc, they don't come close. And, yes, the remote does cost £50 to replace/re-furbish. I've had to do it twice.
Their Hi-Fi, in my experience, is not that "hi". It looks fantastic, always has done, but is anything but great in the sound stakes.
Edited by Archer - June 12 2007 at 16:19
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: June 12 2007 at 14:53 |
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We have a Bang & Olufsen television and it's great! It's a proper old '80s one with a huge remote control but it has yet to blow up like more modern televisons we've had.
Oh and we acquired it for free. Apparently the remote control costs £50 to replace!
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Posted: June 12 2007 at 14:46 |
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Yes they do look very nice it must be said. I will seek your advice in the future when i've found the lucky ticket
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