Recent content by AlCB

"Money (That's What I Want)" - The Flying Lizards. Covered by loads, but this 1979 version is up there.

I too have MKIII Kandy - I suspect phono has not changed much over time. It produces a very acceptable sound and will be more than adequate for most budget and mid range TTs, but I suspect a good dedicated phono stage separate will give better results.

I try not to use hi-fi products made in China because I want to support UK/European companies and also because I want to apply a certain amount of ethical criteria to my purchases. One has to delve a bit though and it is easy to get caught out. A couple of years back I purchased an Arcam...

Just as a tangent to the main point in this strand, it would also be good if more often we could be told that a product in a lower price range gives those at a higher price point a run for their money. I appreciate that group tests and class leaders against a given price range is invaluable and...

If the original postee has not already made up their mind, they will now be completely bewildered as to whether to go for the RP1 or RP6. Just to add to this, I was faced last year with a similar choice and went for the RP3 which has turned out great. Aim too high and you then could get into...

Thanks for all your contributions.

Cheers. I subsequently noticed the other more active thread. Thanks for taking the time to respond with your suggestions.

Having lurked for some time, it’s time to say hello again. This subject has come up before, but in a different context and budget. Ten years ago, in the days of steam driven hi-fi, a mere boy wrote to WHF asking what would be a good 1.5K system to listen to quietly as he had a partner with...

My BDP100 now has new software added via dealer - seems much more reliable now, but time will tell - might be worth a new review in due course if no further problems reported.