TZ,

In its price range the Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium is the 'best'
Broadcast Listeners Radio/Receiver. Yes, he GS800M has have some
quality problems on the earlier production models but the current
production is as good as most other manufactures.

The "truth and real reason' that the GS800M is not imported and sold
in Europe is that the Grundig-USA (ETON Corp.) is licensed to
manufacture and sell "Grundig" Brand Name Radios in the North American
Market (not Europe).
+ Note: The 'primary' busines of Grundig-USA is "Grundig" Name Brand
Radio/Receivers.

Grundig AG Germany has the rights to "Grundig" Brand Name Radios in
Europe and did not choose to market the GS800M in Europe mainly to
pricing considerations ~1000 Euros.
-Note: "Grundig" Name Brand Radio/Receivers are not even a major
business focus of Grundig Ag Germany.

If you are a Broadcast Program Listener and want hours of enjoyable
listening without fatigue then the GS800M is a good choice for you.


If you are stuck with the "Euro-Centric-Idea" that the only good
Grundig Radios were made in Europe.
- Then look for a 'used' Grundig Satellit 600 or 650.
- - Or many be a Grundig Satellit 500 or 700.
- - - Take the 'chance' and pay the price.


Back To the Original Point of the First Message on this Topic:
- - - If you are looking for a NEW radio/receiver and want full
features and quality sound then consider the Grundig Satellit 800
Millennium as a modern day replacement and upgrade for the Sony
ICF-2010. It is not a 'portable' but if you liked the Sony ICF-2010:
You should find the Grundig Satellit 800 Millennium a pleasant radio
to own and use.


~ RHF
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= = = "Tamas Zichy"
= = = wrote in message ...
"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