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    matt49 reacted to good_enough's post in the thread CD vs vinyl playback with Like.

    Thanks for posting that fascinating. The idea that the amorphous constitution of vinyl is analogous to dither was a revelation. I was...

    Mar 29, 2025
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    matt49 replied to the thread CD vs vinyl playback.

    For those interested in understanding the real differences between analog and digital, and not the subjective anecdotes, Jim Lesurf's...

    Mar 28, 2025
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    matt49 reacted to abacus's post in the thread CD vs vinyl playback with Like.

    It is not possible for vinyl to ever be better than CD, as its capabilities fall well short in comparison, however the format the...

    Mar 28, 2025
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    matt49 reacted to Jasonovich's post in the thread System photos, post yours with Like.

    Here's mine :) Lounge The other two MA Radius speakers are out of sight 7:1 setup. Updated photos Bedroom Diner Room Study...

    Mar 23, 2025
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    matt49 reacted to nopiano's post in the thread The DAC scam with Like.

    I don’t suppose you tell them your salary either, or do you? Are you trying to suggest the most profitable lines are the ones that...

    Mar 23, 2025
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    matt49 replied to the thread Which standmounts to demo ?.

    KEF Q3 Meta A good rule of thumb is always to audition whichever KEF model suits your budget/needs.

    Mar 4, 2025
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    matt49 reacted to Fandango Andy's post in the thread First HiFi for a teenager? with Like.

    Good shout, and incidentally there is a pair of Linton 2's on ebay at the moment for £39.99 or best offer. Cabinets look ropey but...

    Jan 25, 2025
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    matt49 replied to the thread First HiFi for a teenager?.

    Coincidentally my first system, given to me by my dad in 1978 when I was 14, cost around £230. Pioneer PL-512 NAD 3020 AR18s The amp and...

    Jan 23, 2025
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    matt49 replied to the thread iFi Zen Phono 3 vs. Rega MM MK5.

    OK probably best we end this. We’re arguing from entirely different premises.

    Jan 21, 2025
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    matt49 replied to the thread iFi Zen Phono 3 vs. Rega MM MK5.

    You’re right of course: the Denon is a bit of an outlier price-wise for MC cartridges. But, whilst not wanting to be overly...

    Jan 21, 2025
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    matt49 reacted to rayolight's post in the thread Problem with PMC PRODIGY 1 with Like.

    Thanks for your input Matt,it really is a beautiful piece of kit ,had it serviced recently by a vintage hifi specialist, he reckoned it...

    Jan 21, 2025
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    matt49 replied to the thread iFi Zen Phono 3 vs. Rega MM MK5.

    Well, as someone who uses a low output MC cartridge that cost under £400 ('only' £250 when I bought it two years ago), I'm obviously...

    Jan 20, 2025
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    matt49 replied to the thread iFi Zen Phono 3 vs. Rega MM MK5.

    If it were me, I'd ask myself how certain I was that I wouldn't change my mind about MC cartridges. Future-proofing is surely wise, no?

    Jan 19, 2025
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    matt49 replied to the thread Problem with PMC PRODIGY 1.

    That Pioneer pre/power combo is a classic amp from the golden age of Japanese hi-fi. I'm not surprised it sounds great!

    Jan 17, 2025
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    matt49 replied to the thread Dirac - we need to talk.

    The physics of room acoustics dictates that each and every main speaker (i.e. one that puts out significant SPL below the Schroeder...

    Jan 17, 2025

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