Recent content by alchemist 1

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    Mission complete

    Thank you Nopiano for the post on speaker break in. It wasn't a concern of mine as I've noticed the change in previous speakers I have acquired . It was a general question of other peoples observations, which the supplied post seems to answer quite thoroughly from the manufactures point of view.
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    Mission complete

    On one aspect of my new acquisition, how many hours would be expected for a new speaker to be fully burnt in and performing at their optimum ?
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    Mission complete

    I'm using Yamaha's AS-2000 amp & matching 2000 CD player. These are the latest models, I demoed Linton and super Linton, both very good speakers in their own right but a very different sound from either one. Once I tried the 770's that was it totally different level, a very natural sound. I...
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    Mission complete

    Purchased a speaker that really ticks all the boxes for me, full of detail, clean powerful base, easy to position, attractive design ( IMO), handle power easily ,quality build and finish. So addictive to listen too. Yes they are expensive but you only get what you pay for, but they end my...
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    Filling the void ?

    Yes I know it can be a slippery slope. Its just that I purchased earlier in the year some Wharfedale Super Dentons (Very good by the way) Now my Yamaha AS-2000 amp & matching CD-S 2000 SACD PLAYER work well. I'm just wondering if there may be better more up to date alternatives ?
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    Vintage

    Just had my Garrard zero 100 SB turntable refurbished , with its unique parallel tracking arm.
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    Filling the void ?

    Having owned my Yamaha amp and sacd player for just over twelve years. (working fine) I'm wondering if it's time to review new products to see if there would be notable improvement in sound quality. Yes I know demo's will be required In other words is it a long enough time gap to warrant a...
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    Reel to Reel Anyone

    I would question the sound quality between cassette and reel to reel. The reproduction from my Technics 1200 G to tape is pretty impressive for the age of the machine. Yes I agree cassettes were more portable. For my convenience I can listen to nearly two hours of my favourite tracks when...
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    Reel to Reel Anyone

    The clue is in the word fun, plus a certain amount of convenience. Each to their own .
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    Reel to Reel Anyone

    Very good for its age, having the advantage of setting the recording levels enhances the sound. Have great fun taking favourite tracks from my large collection of vinyl and CD's with satisfactory results.
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    Reel to Reel Anyone

    I've just had my Akai 4000DB reel to reel tape recorder resurrected after many years in storage . Its been stripped down cleaned and serviced. Still sounding very sweet and clear. Anyone else who may be interested in the subject or with a past history of reel to reel ?
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    Mobile Fidelity Source Point 8

    Has anyone had the opportunity to hear these interesting looking speakers ? They seem to have very good reviews from the majority of reviewers . Strangely they don't seem to have too many stockists here in the UK .
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    Less is more

    Yes I agree a image would have been the better option. On initial reading of the instructions it does say the treble units should be on the inner edge, but then contradicts itself and refers to the W badge on the speaker cabinet front should be towards the outside. On viewing a video of a...
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    Less is more

    Well I've had them just under a week, very impressed so far. They are nicely constructed , image very well with lots of detail. The bass is strong for the size of the cabinet Only one small criticism, the instructions are slightly confusing/ conflicting on how to position the driver units...
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    Less is more

    Having recently decided to purchase some new speakers I was intrigued by Wharfedale's recently released Super Dentons. As a reference for what extra expenditure could bring. I listened to Mission 700's Dali Rubicon 2, Proac D2 response and Wharfdale's Linton's All in their own right good...