Ray asked for a recommendation and, as someone who has spent a life 
in professional audio I gave him relevant and impartial advice. I 
have no connection with either of the companies I mentioned; but I 
know their reputation, and it is not based on any opinion of mine. I 
merely pointed Ray at the two companies concerned and advised him to 
evaluate their products with his own ears and make his own decision. 
That is not advertising: it is attempting to help someone to avoid 
going on too many wild goose chases.

David

At 14:07 03-12-17, Andrew Bernard wrote:
 >
 >Hi Ray,
 >
 >I am somewhat reluctant to mention brands here lest it be seen as
 >advertising, so contact me off-list and I can make some recommendations
 >based on my experience, in your price range.
 >
 >[No disrespect to David who posted some brands, but it is technically not
 >list practice to promote goods (I think! Probably wrong as usual!)]
 >
 >Andrew
 >
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