Originally Posted by
Haselsh1
I bought my Inca Tech Claymore back around 1988 in Norwich but upgraded to a Musical Fidelity A100X a year or so later. The A100 was a huge step up in my system after the Claymore.
The current Claymore and MF A100 are cut from very different cloth. The A100 (any that survive today!) give a warm flowing sound which yes was exceedingly pleasant. The current Claymore is far more incisive and demands your active attention, there’s a far better soundstage too. Horses for courses. I can’t speak for the original Claymore as I’ve not heard one.
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