Vote: r u in the market for new stands? Is this discussion what you want?

Posted by: Andrew Randle on 12 January 2001

Posted on: 12 January 2001 by Bas V
Hi Andrew,

I'm passively seeking. I'm not going to listen within a short time. I keep reading the opinions on the forum and then I'll look at a rack that has gotten good reviews from the forum members AND looks good. This one I'll buy! Off course I'll listen in the shop first, but when it sounds good, I won't compare.

Which category fits me?

Regards, Bas cool

Posted on: 12 January 2001 by Andrew Randle
Bas V,

The first one fits you perfectly. Effectively, your saying that you are finding our discussions useful.

Andrew

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Posted on: 12 January 2001 by Bas V
Okay, you have my vote!
Posted on: 12 January 2001 by Andrew Randle
If they're helpful and you are planning to upgrade - then select the 1st option.

However, such debate can be helpful in developing an understanding on how stands work. If that is the only reason, then don't vote.

We will always have future discussions about stands. I'm just interested in the current climate and how pertinent this topic is.

Andrew

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[This message was edited by Andrew Randle on FRIDAY 12 January 2001 at 13:25.]

Posted on: 13 January 2001 by FangfossFlyer
The problem is where/how can one get a comparative demo between the leading contenders:

Mana v Hutter v Isoblue v Audiotech v ???????

Posted on: 13 January 2001 by Arye_Gur
I'm still waiting for someone I can be sure he is not biases and can tell where and when somone needs an expensive stand.
I know for sure that a stand is a must. I still don't know how much money I have to put on a stand
with my system and my potential upgrade.

Arie

Posted on: 13 January 2001 by Andrew Randle
quote:
I'm still waiting for someone I can be sure he is not biases and can tell where and when somone needs an expensive stand.

Yep, that person is you.

Andrew

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Posted on: 13 January 2001 by Arye_Gur
James and Andrew,

I realy trust the members here - but in Israel (I'd told it before) there are no dealers for Mana and not for Hutter. These two are seem to be the leading racks. There is a dealer here for Base (Linn dealer - BTW).

If I want to buy - I have to sheep it - and both Mana and Hutter are ready to sell and sheep privately to Israel.

So again - the never ending question here - Mana or Hutter. And again, I think Naim are voting for Hutter but members here are telling me that it is not because of proffesional reasons.
Confused ? wait for the next episode of "bubbles".

Arie

Posted on: 13 January 2001 by Andrew Randle
Arie,

I know it's probably a bit much to do for some stands... but I'm sure a flight from Israel to England could be worthwhile if you include a tour of England and:

a) time it for the Bristol Hi-Fi Show
b) arrange a personal demostration with Mana who are close to London.

I'd invite you over, but a single bedroom flat in London would be a bit cramped for me, you and Shosh.

Andrew

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