Your tv..hhhhnnngghhhh...

Wow, Synchronys! 

Funny you should mention NAD - I am thinking of getting the NAD C 326BEE Integrated Amp + C 516BEE CD Player combo. D & A Analogue (the new PSB distributor) also handles NAD as well. I guess they took both over from A & L...

What has your experience been with your NAD receiver (which model do you own)?

Thanks for the feedback.

Actually I have already 'pulled the trigger', so to speak  . There are currently 5 unopened boxes waiting for me in my back room.

Got myself the Imagine Ts, Bs and C (to replace my current 5.1 setup). Not quite in the same league as yours, of course!

Looks like I have got myself a ‘project’ to look forward to this weekend! 

I’ve been happy with the service from Danny of D & A so far. Friendly and patient. Went over to Perfect HiFi at IOI Mall Puchong to audition the Imagines over the course of two weekends. Spending several hours there each time. Attended to by Danny both times (assisted by Scott from Perfect HiFi).

I auditioned the NADs on my second visit (paired with the Imagine Ts) and I must say I was fairly impressed with the sound from the NAD 326, 516 and PSB combo. Very clean and detailed. But I have deferred a decision on the NADs for now. Planning to evaluate my new Imagines to see what sort of improvement they bring to my existing system first.

Fully agree with you on the PSB - not just the design (which in the case of the Imagine line is undoubtedly nice!) but also the sound.

Although my experience with other loudspeaker brands have admittedly been rather limited (I have auditioned Monitor Audio (most recently their excellent sounding (and very nice looking) Silver 8s), KEF, Mordaunt Short and Jamo, and also listened (less critically) to other brands, I have always found myself drawn back to the PSB sound (if there is such a thing).

Good suggestion on the home audition. To be honest, the idea did cross my mind, but I figured I would only do it if I were seriously considering further stretching my already stretched budget to accommodate this additional bit of self-indulgence!

You are absolutely right. I too am just trying to enjoy my HT/HiFi experience based on a (more or less  ) set budget.

My setup is nothing extraordinary or expensive. Back when I first dove into this 'hobby' in 2008, I more or less upgraded from a Sony HTIB to my current (and soon to be replaced) system, which consists of an Onkyo TX-SR805 AVR and the aforementioned 5.1 speaker setup (PSB Image T45 fronts, Alpha C1 center and Alpha B1 surrounds). I originally had the Velodyne Impact 12 subwoofer as the .1 (bought from A & L) but traded up for the Velodyne CHT-12Q after 2-3 months.

This is the setup I've been using these past 8+ years and although I've been tempted many times in the past I've managed to resist the upgrade-itis that seems to afflict so many on these esteemed forums. At least that is, until recently.

Back in January, I upgraded my Onkyo AVR to a Marantz SR7010. And will (very) soon be replacing my 5.0 speakers with my new Imagines.

That's about it, really.

As I posted over on the Marantz Club forum, there is a new Malaysian distributor - Dynamic Acoustics Sdn Bhd - whose contact I found on the Marantz AP website (link here). You might want to try contacting them on current availability and pricing.

I ordered mine from B & H Photo in the US (one of the few US AV electronics e-commerce sites that would ship to MY). This was when the local distributorship situation here was still in limbo.

From what I was quoted (RRP before discount) I think you will be able to get better pricing buying local than what I paid (esp. after discount).

Good luck!

FWIW: The 7010 is a fine AVR and I have been very pleased with it. After replacing my 805, I can honestly say that it has given me a whole new level of enjoyment from my music (and also movies). Have often read about the 'Marantz sound' and how their AVRs supposedly have more 'musicality' than other brands. I don't know if this is the reason but there it is...

Poat some pictures for drooling session please.

Nice looking floorstander...

They must sound even nicer!

I have no idea how much it cost. My educated guess would be 10k above for a pair.