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  1. achim

    New Thorens Reference Turntable

    ...my old room-mate from old Berlin times is about to buy one.... it retails in Germany at +/- 130K Euro..... but he has the clients (other than me .....) - especially when it comes to analoge stuff. Him and I always loved the less known but interesting products - and he got a famous reputation...
  2. achim

    Please note

    Its been Keith Richard and Willie Nelson who are truly hoffified and very worried how the kids of today will leave this world to them... to Keith and Willie...
  3. achim

    China: has brand China made any strides in the hifi market in SA?

    .....I love italian or french food.... I love their languages & lifestyle too. I always had a passion for italian motorbikes and a little bit for their cars too. My career "kicked off" by selling the first generations of Chario Academy s in the 90ies and Unison up to today. In my view Chario...
  4. achim

    What turntables have you owned?

    It doesnt make sense to count them all... I think except the "Tower of Pisa" i had all relevant Thorens TTs from their best years, some Transcriptors (was that museums piece not an early Mitchel?) and few Transrotors as well.... all top Micros - the belt and direct driven 500 Series and 1000...
  5. achim

    China: has brand China made any strides in the hifi market in SA?

    @Stefan.....BMW, VW and Mercedes - they woke up a little bit too late while mobility already changed in other parts of the world. When it comes to E Mobility in Germany its not BMW, VW or Mercedes who is leading..... its Tesla who outperforms all others in the "Autoland" Germany. And in...
  6. achim

    China: has brand China made any strides in the hifi market in SA?

    @Air ......to me the ideological (and ethical) aspects do influence my descision-makings. I became social worker and later Importer in the Audio World because I havent see myself being a weapon-dealer, insurance broker or Hedge Fond Manager. To me it always counted with WHO I am doing business...
  7. achim

    Automation Designer? Electrical Architect?

    .....Morgan ...I checked on your website....and I m very ...very impressed by the quality of your installations. There are too many around which delivering crap but what I saw...wow wow & wow. If you ever can "install" an Avantgarde Horn System or a Gryphon Chain.... I would trust your work!
  8. achim

    Luxman L-410

    a legend....
  9. achim

    Dali 18 MkII

    I have never seen such from Dali...the Logo at the bottom shows Dali but either they are super old or maybe even fake Dalis....
  10. achim

    Enveloping Soundstage

    @Aven.... difficult...because I m selling my last original packed & sealed pair of Mini Autographs (btw... the last which has been produced by original Tannoy in Scot - not China as under Behringer now). A Brio amp is always on display.... and all can be viewed in Cape Town where I am based. Oh...
  11. achim

    Enveloping Soundstage

    ...of course the source should be "in line" with the other components..... A MingDa Amp is a very good option too..yes
  12. achim

    Enveloping Soundstage

    .....the XT6 bookshelves are quite good and affordable HiFi Speakers but they cannot keep up with their floorstanding brothers (XT6F or 8). Magic isnt to get out here - I m sorry but honest. Especially if you been used to the sound of Lowther (in the right set up which shouldnt be NuPrime or...
  13. achim

    Is there a possibility that our strive towards accuracy is actually counterproductive to musical engagement/enjoyment?

    Accuracy and musicality is the goal... and its possible. Its not either or to me. But yes...there arent so many outstanding sound engineers out there..... maybe 2 handful who re making a significant difference. Same for those who can build excellent Amps, DACs, Speakers etc etc..... there are...
  14. achim

    Rega NAIA £12,000😳

    ......I have to correct myself...... I ve been involved in the Naiad (not Naia) ...years ago....not the Naia :cool: The Naia seems to be an absolutely bargain at its price of only 12.000 GBPs... The Naiad retails in the UK at 29.900 GBPs ...and in Germany at 38.000 € ....but less than 8 Naiads...
  15. achim

    What are your own subjective criteria for rating or judging a component and or system?

    In Sex and Audio we should remain openminded and playful...... and both can lead into a very organic experience....driven by a natural flow, a good pace and rythmn to an dynamic outcome :cool: It needs synergy and the intention to work(out). Speaking about Audio Systems there are different ways...
  16. achim

    Rega turntable service

    ..it reads like about a VW Beetle...and it runs and runs and runs.... 40 years you say? But as Mike I am also wondering what light you are talking about? As with most rega products.... all parts are still available.
  17. achim

    Rega NAIA £12,000😳

    I was fortunate to belong to the very first ones who listened to the early prototypes of the Naia at Roys home....and even at an early stage this was a mindblowing project and sonic result. Somehow I ve doubted that this TT ever will become real. I havent heard the final product yet but knowing...
  18. achim

    Amp recommendation

    @mike..... a rega Fono Mini is a very affordable Phono Stage and the Fono MM a really great one for the money - and the Aria is one of the best sounding Phono Pre s I know but yes...not so many have taken this little brick that serious. In general I m not a believer in cheap and cheaper. My goal...
  19. achim

    Amp recommendation

    ....check on rega s little IO integrated amp with build in Phono..... I think this amp is stunning for its size and price.... and on stock in Cape Town as well...new & sealed but also one in display...
  20. achim

    The people that came with on the journey

    ......my simple, pure and honest "thank you!"
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