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    manicm reacted to The_Lecht_Rocks's post in the thread Cambridge Audio EXA100 with Like.

    Similar but ever so slightly different. Aluminium front case is nicer quality and a slightly darker hue. The volume control is more...

    Yesterday at 7:44 PM
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    manicm replied to the thread Cambridge Audio EXA100.

    It has the same basic case as the CXA81 Mk2. The dimensions are identical, as are the location of the controls. It's just the facia...

    Yesterday at 6:40 PM
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    manicm replied to the thread New Ruark cd transport - R-CD100.

    Why would anyone want the 610 then according to your logic? Because as I said until now Ruark has been selling speaker systems/radios...

    Yesterday at 9:52 AM
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    manicm replied to the thread New Ruark cd transport - R-CD100.

    The 610 requires seperate speakers, and Ruark is veering off their beaten path a bit. So why would you NOT want a CD player? Cambridge...

    Friday at 7:49 PM
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    manicm reacted to matthewpianist's post in the thread CD's with Like.

    I've never turned away from CDs, and I still have a substantial collection now. Having said that, I have moved the less played ones into...

    Friday at 3:22 PM
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    manicm replied to the thread New Ruark cd transport - R-CD100.

    The Arcam CD5 has been fixed via firmware - it now does gapless. On the other hand the way more expensive Emotiva CD player does not do...

    Friday at 2:44 PM
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    manicm reacted to GSV Ethics Gradient's post in the thread CD's with Like.

    Ah, I see what you mean. I'd never do it though. Sometimes I think 'Ooh - must listen to such and such'. But on others I end up...

    Thursday at 11:24 AM
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    manicm reacted to twinkletoes's post in the thread CD's with Like.

    As mentioned, you really forget how great the old silver discs can sound. And if you’re a collector, streaming doesn’t always have the...

    Wednesday at 10:19 AM
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    manicm reacted to Rodolfo's post in the thread Cyrus with Like.

    FWIW, my original 25wpc ONE still sounds very nice at 40, and ever without a PSU. Ditto for the Mission 700s I bought with it.

    Monday at 3:47 PM
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    manicm replied to the thread What does a subwoofer add to the music ?.

    If you can't hear the difference with 1 sub, then there's something wrong with your setup. Play around before purchasing another.

    Monday at 3:46 PM
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    manicm replied to the thread The Sonos Ray soundbar has dropped to a truly impressive price.

    With no HDMI it's pretty much useless for TV, hence the low price. Pass.

    Monday at 3:44 PM
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    manicm reacted to matthewpianist's post in the thread Cyrus with Like.

    I had a ONE HD, and it was definitely one of the better amps I've owned. Plenty of current, happy to drive pretty much any speaker I...

    Dec 13, 2024
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    manicm reacted to gotnoname's post in the thread Cyrus with Like.

    I have a Cyrus one Cast. Cost £650 new. I think it’s excellent. There new stuff at £3k and upwards seems overpriced to me. I agree, no...

    Dec 13, 2024
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    manicm replied to the thread There's a new Dolby Atmos rival in town – and it has its eyes on soundbars.

    Why? There are several others already.

    Dec 11, 2024
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    manicm replied to the thread Cyrus.

    I do like Cyrus. But there's competition. And the i9 + PSU is GBP5000

    Dec 11, 2024

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