Voyage back into HiFi separates

Awahwah

Awahwah

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During my college year I was quite heavily into HiFi but as I got older that changed. Went for more compact systems.

Anyway, most of my old stuff was in the loft so I thought, lets dig it all out and have a play. As it happened my old Sherwood AMP was dead and I almost put everything back in the loft.

Looking on the bay, I managed to pickup a Marantz PM4001 cheap - I was undecided on this AMP as a lot of people say it isn't their best effort. Well it arrived today and I've just hooked my old Morduant Short MS25i Pearls to it and I have to say I'm presently surprised - sounds very nice to me, deep bass, nice mids and maybe a little too high highs but overall this may start something...

Just thought I share for those who remember the speakers (think they are classed as vintage now) and the Marantz.
 
Today's experiment has invoked my interest again. To the point that I've been looking at new floorstanders.

As I've been out of the game for so long, can any recommend a couple that I should go and listen too?
 
Some good advice chaps so thanks go to you all.

The 4001 was a £30 buy on the bay so I'm not 100% worried about keeping it. It has though, sparked the interest again.

My thoughts are (this will end in buying a new amp I know), new speakers to the 4001. See what is what and take it from there. I know that I won't speed 1000's on this but realistic that I can't scrimp either.

All of this setup is in the study, Nicholas isn't the biggest room out there but nor small either.

@lucid I'll take a look at the Fyne's.
 
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