Recent content by alchemist 1

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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...
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    I'm bored with hi-fi.

    Just Reboot.......Sell all your gear and start the journey again on a different path. A new horizon beckons ...
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    Naim that sound

    Having never owned a Naim product or even had the opportunity to listen. How would current owners/users describe the house sound ?
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    Problem with Yamaha AS-1000, why does it change inputs on its own?

    Well that didn't work , amp. flipped its selection again. So it looks like a visit to the repair shop ..... Ho-Hum !
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    Problem with Yamaha AS-1000, why does it change inputs on its own?

    Hello I've tried the reset option as well, still seems a little skittish on moving the selector . We shall see... ?
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    Problem with Yamaha AS-1000, why does it change inputs on its own?

    I have the same intermittent problem with my AS-2000. At first I thought it was my matching CD-S2000 player skipping , but then noticed the same problem with the selector. I'm wondering if it might be the small PCB on the back of the front facia breaking down ? Looking like a visit to the...
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    Question Wharfedale Aston speakers ?

    I note in the What Hifi report on the 2024 Bristol show that Wharfedale are to introduce a addition to their Heritage range with the Super Denton speaker , Does this possibly suggest the previously promoted Aston speaker has been dropped ?
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    Question Wharfedale Aston speakers ?

    The Aston speakers were shown with the Dovedale speakers last year. Up to now no sign of them being available. Has anyone come across any information on their release ?
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    New floorstanding speakers for medium room please (under £2000)

    Ooops L4.5 x W3.3 x H2.3 meters
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    New floorstanding speakers for medium room please (under £2000)

    Interesting about the ports measurement...?? Room is a volume of 32 cubic meters
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    New floorstanding speakers for medium room please (under £2000)

    I understand that, but a general guidance would be helpful if a demo is not available as in the present circumstances. Very tempted by the Lintons but wouldn't want to waste money and the time of the dealers with all the returns malarkey if they don't suite room acoustics.
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    New floorstanding speakers for medium room please (under £2000)

    Wharfedale have general guide measurements for positioning in their other ranges of speaker manuals. But seem quite vague where the Lintons minimum placement from the back wall should be.
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    Question Wharfedale Linton or rather something else?

    Similar concerns with 250mm to play with in a 3.5m x4.5m room
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    Q Accoustic Concept 500

    I do hope as I have between 200-250mm to play with at the rear of the speaker.
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    Q Accoustic Concept 500

    Very stylish, look quality👍