Recent content by colver

I just picked up a Musical Fidelity x-24k for £115 in pristine condition. HOWEVER after speaking to many people the opinion is that the differencies between DAC's is so little that it almost doesnt matter what DAC you go for. The difference in sound from my cd player to the seperate DAC is...

Just got myself a Denon dvd 2930 which sounds great and has an amazing picture. Ive just picked up a very cheap Musical Fidelity x-24 dac which i was considering connecting up with the dvd player. However im not sure if it will work as the coax and optical outputs are going to be putting out 5.1...

Ive made a decision! It might seem a bit off but i have my reasons. I have a Marantz dvd4100 ose lying about. It looks pristine but for some reason about 3 years back it just died. There is no readout but the power is flowing through as the optic socket in the rear is glowing red. These machines...

Thanks Rick, i like the sound of that, will see if any pop up over the nxt month at a realistic price. Cheers. Colin.

My head tells me you are 100% right in what you are saying........However my heart says get an older machine. Ok, if i was to ask you to make a recomendation on an older machine and a recomendation on a newer machine, what two would you come up with. Ive just found a laser for my cd67 for £15...

The older machines such as cd40, 42, 50, 52 etc are super reliable. my third system uses my fathers old cd 40 which never misses a beat and has never required a repair. However my cd6000 osele lasted a week after i purchased from ebay when the laser packed in! Thankfully i was able to get one...

Hi guys looking to pick some brains? At the moment i have Marantz cd6000 ose LE. I think its a very good cd player especially connected to my Marantz pm 7200. However like everyone on here im looking to improve even if its on a budget! The cd player on one of my other systems has packed in so...

There are companies that will retip your current stylus but at a cost. Ive got an old Pickering xsv-4000 cart which i loved but the stylus is like a joiners chisel its that worn. Im sure i got a quote a year ago for about 100 quid.