Decisions, decisions.

[losepete]

Hi Duncan
Have you considered hearing aid(s)? - I wear a pair (NHS supplied) that have been "tuned" to boost the frequencies that are in decline in my hearing. This allows me to continue to enjoy music from my system.

[Pigmy Pony]

Hi Duncan
Have you considered hearing aid(s)? - I wear a pair (NHS supplied) that have been "tuned" to boost the frequencies that are in decline in my hearing. This allows me to continue to enjoy music from my system.

That sounds like a good idea - it would be a shame to close the door on something you've loved for so long over something that may be fixable.

[Lawrence001]

Hi all and Happy easter.
Although not a member of this glorious site for long, I have spent many a happy hour scrutinising various threads and posts recently.
Having been an avid Hifi buff for 40 years, I have arrived at an epiphany.
My latest audiology review at work has confirmed a problem of which I have been aware for some time.
My upper frequency hearing is in decline, and is not likely to improve. I have been aware of this during listening sessions and it makes the following decision somewhat painful.
The equipment I have cherished for some time now is being used more and more infrequently as I cannot hear the things I used to.
Therefore, I am going to part with it all. Herein lies my dilemma.
I do not know the true worth of it all.
Prices are subjective I think, with whim being a major player in this field.
Does anybody feel they can help me on this matter please ?
I have numerous lovely quality pieces I will have to part with, all in near mint condition.
They include a Wadia 861 basic CD player, a Mark Levinson 38s pre-amp, a Classe Audio DR8 pre-amp, a 3 shelf Finite Elemente Pagode
Reference equipment rack, and a pair of Dali helicon mk1 400 speakers with dedicated Dali stands.
The thing is, what are they worth please ?
I am quite happy to list them here for sale, but am unsure where to go on a price that is fair to both seller and purchaser.
Hoping some kind person may be able to help me here on my sad quest.
Thank you very much indeed.
Take care and stay safe.
Duncan.

Are you sure the Dali's are 400s, they don't have stands. I suspect they are the 200 or 300 model?

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[Dawg]

As someone who has been chasing rainbows for over 30 years I can tell you first hand that you may regret selling your Hi-Fi, unless your not going to loose much money as I always seem to do. Dont get hung up on the loss of treble, you will get over the feeling of despair and sadness, as I did, at least your not in a position where you think you need to spend more money to make up for it! Im still getting a lot of enjoyment from speaker changes, its the one thing that still fundamentally makes a difference even with our loss of top end, just moving the ones I have slightly can still bring a big grin to my face because you can still detect improvement in a hell of a lot of whats left, vocals, mid bass, low bass, there's still a lot going on bellow Hi Frequency. Like anything else, once you accept it is what it is you can get back to enjoying what you have. Alternatively if you can make loads of money, maybe buy something like a Jetski (insert exiting toys) and still enjoy music on cheaper system then go for it but that could also leave you feeling empty if you love your existing gear.

[jonwoods]

Hello Duncan.

If you decide to sell I would be very interested in the ML pre amplifier.

Thanks

Jon