No, no and many thousands of pounds times no! As an example; back in the late eighties, Naim manufactured ten principal products. This figure has now more than trebled just in the purist Stereo range, with many more models being produced for the Audio-Visual and Multi-room markets. Interestingly, the cost of only one of Naim's current flagship 55 models would have bought you their entire late 80s range! This is not solely due to the ravages of inflation (how much would your present house have cost in 1988?), but is an indication of how far Naim's performance ceiling has risen. To illustrate this further; their top preamp in 1988, the NAC32-5, is now comfortably outperformed by their new, entry-point model, the NAC122X, which costs significantly less (in real terms) than the 32-5 did. Meanwhile, at the other end of their preamp line-up, the awesome NAC552 costs 18 times as much, has performance to match, and is regarded by many as the finest preamp in the world.
Rega’s range is no less impressive, and their products have long been revered for producing “high-end” performance at affordable prices.
Even more ‘wallet-friendly ‘ are those products from NAD. This manufacturer has, since the 1970s, produced highly-respected HiFi models – made in the Far East, but “tuned” for the British ear.
These brands, together with excellent speakers and Sub-Woofers from
Q Acoustics and MJ Acoustics, allow Honeydale Audio to offer quality HiFi systems from less (in real terms) than a 1970s Music Centre, up to the very best you can buy.
Come and experience it for yourself!

This is a fair question, but let me answer it by explaining what often happens in a traditional shop. In an effort, genuine as it might be in concept, to offer a wide range of products to appeal to as many people as possible, a shop tends to collect agencies - especially those with '5 star review' models in their line-up. When a customer enters the shop to buy a system, the salesperson has a bewildering number of potential combinations he could suggest, which often leads to confusion. Worse than this, though, is the pressure inherent upon the salesperson to "sell-through" on all the brands stocked. It is highly unlikely that all of the models in the shop are equally good … but somebody will have to end up buying them. This sorry situation is exacerbated when 'special offers' and 'bulk buys' rear their ugly heads. Of course, some 'special offers' really are special, and worth taking advantage of, but many aren't ….. being offered good odds on a 3-legged race-horse still doesn't make it a good bet!
Our approach is deliberately different. We stock consistently excellent products from pedigree manufacturers that we trust. We know these products inside out. We know how to combine them to create a variety of 'tonal colours' to suit most customers. Of course, we don't expect to be able to satisfy every potential HiFi enthusiast - but at least you can be sure we won't ever try to sell you a turkey … even if it's Christmas!

You can find out more about our favourite brands at www.naim-audio.com and www.rega.co.uk. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact us, and we'll endeavour to answer your question promptly.