Markus,

20 years is not IMO a long time in the hifi industry but I would like to know more. How large are Brinkmann? Are they a OMB or re there others in the company that do the design and manufacture? I can't find that sort of info anywhere.

I did not mean to infer that Brinkmann were not established, merely that I chose to buy from a company that had a pedigree on a par with the likes of Quad, McIntosh, Tannoy and JBL. It gives me comfort in these times of uncertainty.

BBV, I agree that we disagree. I find the BLG, as well as Bryston and PMC totally underwhelming, as I am sure you would find my choices. The reason for my postings is to give some balance to you ramblings, not to provoke. I'm sure it's just your posting style and you are not like that in real life.