Recent content by ianrjones

If everyone agreed with each other, We would not read it. We would sit and listen to our Amstrads, and watch the TV at the same time.

What I really want, and what I am saving for are very different. I am saving for a Marantz 507Z , or a 509X ASAP. Will I then later sell it for twin Macintosh monoblocks and a valve pre-amp sometime later. (still undecided). There is no end to what I want. But I have a grip. It comes down...

When you decide to upgrade, keep the (working) kit. So that will make it easy to fault check in future.

Hi Paul, I used a NAD 320Bee for 18 years, and yes, both sides got worrigly hot, it never proved to be a problem. I did wonder how much electricity was needed to produce this amount of heat. I still have it, it's under the bed. all the best, IAN.

As if they needed an alarm clock to plan an early robbery. This really screwed me up, waking up at 5 am checking my watch, and wondering should I stay awake, or pass out again. All I had was my clothes, and the bedding. I will not post what I lost, but it was dear to me.

Take it easy, when I was in your position, some arsehole let bigger arseholes in to the digs. They broke into my room and carted off everything I owned. I had a radio/alarm, they took that too! I wish you well, take your time. Just don't spend all you have, on something you want to cherish. IAN.

I know I am late again. I find it hard to describe my inner feelings. So I will try to tell you what happened. When I was saving for a new amp, I noticed a SACD for sale. It was offered at a good price. And just by instinct, I went for it. It is the MARANTZ SA-10. For me, it turned out to be a...

ToppingSMSL, Do you honestly believe All CD players sound the same? I recently purchased a replacement CD player and compared it with my 24 year old Cambridge Azur640C. There is no contest. All those years I thought I had a High-End player. But I was wrong. Now I believe I have a truly High-End...

Keep your dogs away from the sheep.

I rcently purchased a new CD player. The first album that went in was WOTW's, then Animals, then Richie Havens. One track brought a tear to my eye. Is this what OP was looking for? I too have the Daft Punk collection. Sorry I'm late. IAN.

I can't believe you have not given it a light slap. it should spring to life for a few seconds, if it does, it's an easy repair. I say this, as it is good amp. And should last you many years. Good luck.

I have a TEAC 1050, It came in handy, when I was making mix tapes, and such for my Honda Civic, It had a radio/tape player. But now my current car, plays CD's. Sometimes I would play some of those old tapes at home as I liked them. Then the player started wowing, I could not stand the error...

Motoring. I know two sales blokes who take photo's of valuable cars in the street. Unknown to thier manager, they advertise said cars for sale amongst the guenuine cars at thier site, on-line with no. plates obscured. As they are priced below thier true value, and of course, get people...

I too, do not like to be stared at by two daleks! So I purchased two B+W 701.3 LCRS.

Thanks for the advice. Acually I have already ordered the said Transformer, the VA500. But as I was scared off The LUXMAN 509Z, (My bank would not let me spend £5K, but £130 was O.K.) So I decided to buy an SACD player. I will continue research into transformers and possible noise. And will buy...