Recent content by davidpr

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    Bi wiring

    And you are who to say when a thread has run its course?
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    Bi wiring

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    Bi wiring

    I tried bi wiring a few years ago when a lot of discussion was taking place on this foram I thought the result was poor. Two years ago I bought an Onkyo A9030 amp, which has two sets of speaker connectors, but because I was disappoinred with my bi wiring experience before I never bi wired my...
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    Are speaker stands necessary?

    I have moved my speakers onto building blocks and I am staying with them. They do what stands are supposed to do and they do it well and they are very cheap. Admittedly not for a living area unless you make them trendy looking but my listening room is an old workshop and I have painted the...
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    Denon PMA 720 AE vs. Pioneer A 30 amplifier for warmer sound

    I will throw in another consideration: the Onkyo 9030. Very nice sound for the money. David.
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    Thorens TD 240-2 Turntable

    Thanks for this advice. David
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    Thorens TD 240-2 Turntable

    I am looking to upgrade from my Rega RP1 and one of my choices is the Thorens TD 240-2. But the nearest dealer is well over an hour away so I would welcome any feedback from owners about the quality of this TT but mainly about how the music sounds. If promising I will make the effort and visit...
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    An awakening

    Thanks for your responses. Before I moved house my system was in a small room without the aqbilty to 'treat' the room and it sounded ok, not great but ok. But having this space and targeting where the acoustic foam is situated has made me realise that the equipment, seating position and the room...
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    An awakening

    Strange title but true. We moved house recently and I am lucky enough to have a second garage as my music room. I set the system up a month ago and sat down to listen. Oh dear it was not good, very tiring and my ears were ready to bleed. So I started to make improvements to the room, carpet in...
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    audio cable ...help

    Because we need the jobs. Simple as that really.
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    audio cable ...help

    Bring the manufacturing home. Cornwall will welcome you with open arms. David.
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    Speaker Cable

    I use cables to connect the speakers to the amplifier.
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    Onkyo 9030 amp, faulty or a characteristic?

    I have the 9030 and for the money it is really good. My volume control is fine with no noise. I have not tried the balance as what is the point of doing what you are doing? If you got it from Richers then take it back. Good luck.
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    budget phono stage for ortofon 2M Blue ?

    Not quite, Angle Audio have their own website now. Another Hi Fi mag had an offer for Angle at £99 last month. This was for a MM or MC Audiophile model.
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    budget phono stage for ortofon 2M Blue ?

    I doubt your amps phono is good enough. Have a look at Angle Audio, very good for the money.