"Gary" wrote:

I currently have a Sony 2010. I'm thinking about purchasing a
Grundig Satellite 800. Is the Grundig significantly better than
the Sony?

Comparing the two: The Grundig has superior sound and much better
bandwidths. The wide bandwidth on the Grundig is very useful
whereas on the Sony it is too wide. The medium bandwidth on the
Grundig is slightly tighter than the narrow bandwidth on the Sony.
The Grundig has the advantage of a 2.3 narrow bandwidth which
really helps on SSB. Both are about equal on sensitivity. I prefer
the sync detector on the Grundig. When using an external antenna,
the Grundig will perform better since it will not overload as easy
and has much better dynamic range and blocking abilities.

I love my Satellit 800 and sold my Sony 2010.

Hello!

Well, interesting story to read from you, Gary. Are you talking about
the Satellit 800-Millenium-Edition?

I am from Austia, Europe, and I've been given told that the 800 from
Grundig is the weakest receiver of the Satellite product range. Almost
every review gives very bad reports and recommends to buy rather a
Sony.

They also argumented that this lack of quality is the reason why
Grundig Germany (Fuerth) and almost every radio-shacks are not willing
to distribute this product in Europe. You only can purchase this
product by importing directly form the U.S.

I have to add that all test-reviews based on the "Grundig Satellite
800 Millenium Edition". Maybe here we have some different version of
the 800 we are talking about. Otherwise I can not explain myself the
different point of views between the U.S. and Europe on the same
product.

Looking up for your statements,

best greetings,
Tamas