Recent content by BigWill69

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    Help with buying a suitable DAC

    Checked the reviews, worth investigating further. Particularly like the size given the number of boxes we all seem to have nowadays. Bonus with headphone faciliyy which I'd imagine would be of good wuality also. Thanks.
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    Help with buying a suitable DAC

    Mainly listen to vinyl with some CD's, now looking to buy first DAC to complement current system which has MF Xray cdp, MF Nu Vista integrated and Proac 2.5's. I have a Macbook pro which I'll use as a source and I like the benefit of downloading single tracks/cherry picking from albums via...
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    Speaker suggestions for budget of £6000

    Reading up on these actives it seems they too like a fair distance from rear and side walls. In my little room they probably end up standing next to each other in front of me A lot to be said for sal boxed designs and the base credentials of these being tight, well defined stop start base...
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    Speaker suggestions for budget of £6000

    Thanks for reply, yes you maybe right however I may also move sooner rather than later. Difficult one!
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    Speaker suggestions for budget of £6000

    Hi David, Yeah these have the ability to lessen reflections from side walls, ideal for my small room. How is the overall sound quality? I have had a pair of Celestion Sl700 stored away for years, only changed them to gain lower frequency oomph. That was back in the day without sub's, their...
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    Speaker suggestions for budget of £6000

    Seems these require a good bit of room to work best, might not do them any favours in my small listening area. Thanks.
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    Speaker suggestions for budget of £6000

    Hi Matt, Been decades since I heard Martin Logans at a friends in Edinburgh. More into heavy rock music then so didn't suit my style. I'll make a point of revisiting these types now my musical tastes have mellowed and I've discovered classical music, these might be just what I'm after. Love the...
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    Speaker suggestions for budget of £6000

    Just the type of unusual I was suggesting. I actually like the look, they have reviewed well all over and they are unfussy about room size and positioning. Definately make the shortlist for a lustening test. Many thanks for your reply and subsequest replies from other members.
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    Speaker suggestions for budget of £6000

    System Lp12, Pu7, Koetsu Black. MF nu vista integrated, Linn Linto phono amp. Proac 2.5's. Vdh interconnects and cables. Listen to Jazz, Blues, Soul, R & B, Classical in room 8ft wide, 10 ft deep and 7 ft high. Listening about 6ft back so near listening. Pleased to hear ideas for new speakers...
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    Cheap isolation tweak.

    Try placing the little soborthane blobs under the mats, further help for a few quid. Seen them on most hifi retailer sites. I've used then under tt's, powers supplies and phono amps to good effect, no snake oil here.