Recent content by ianrjones

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    Cassette tapes

    I usually buy quality old cars, and my last one had a radio cassette. I now drive something a little newer, with a CD player. Like many here, we miss mix tapes. So I bought a Tascan CD recorder, just for the car.
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    Farcical things said about HiFi!

    Theres always one.
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    B&W 603 S3 vs Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 vs KEF Q11 Meta

    Get a super pair of used speakers, for the money. then spray them any colour you like.
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    "Stevie Wonder fans"...

    I have some CD's by him, but I cannot recall any name of the tracks I like most. It goes "na na na na naa na na naa na na naa na nana na na naa na na na na na nananaa.".
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    Why don’t reviews mention if Bluetooth / standalone speakers are stereo or mono?

    About 25 years ago, my mother had an obscene, gigantic Sony CRT. To my amazment, it could throw it's sound, filling the room with multi-channel sound. I can't explain it. But there are some clever guys in Japan.
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    B&W 603 S3 vs Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 vs KEF Q11 Meta

    You could ask your local paint sprayer if he is willing to spray any speakers you choose, Diamond white. He will ask for around £100 -£200. You may have to wait 2-3 days. But you can now choose any speakers, any colours.
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    Question Black, White, or Silver?

    I voted black, but as long as it looks expensive, then that's O.K. And big blue lights are splendid. My old casette deck has led vu meters, That's the only reason it's on the rack. I'm sure it will look impressive to my visiters, like my care worker, Have a drink on me. IAN (hee hee).
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    51 year old with 3 young children!?!

    If you have to nail your speakers to the wall, as I did. Consider B+W CT7.3 (LRCS). Front ported and good value. Maybe a bit bright for some but, the more you turn the up the volume, the better they get. Mine are mounted way up high, 1 meter from the ceiling, (it's complicated)! Not perfect...
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    What makes a classic?

    My NAD 320bee. It's under my bed, It's not for sale.
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    System upgrade

    Is there a P.T. branch in the South East?
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    SACD transport - recommendations please

    Yes DO buy another DSOTM, on SACD, You won't regret it.
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    may i know the last marantz pm with lateral metal frontal panels?

    The Marantz SA-10 is metal, I don't have a magnet, but I would not head butt it.
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    What's your favourite new product of 2025?

    When I purchased said SA-10, it was £4,000 (peter tyson). This is more than my old Merc. I first heard it in Dullwych, when a mate played Animals for me to comment. And before I started to annoy you here.
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    What's your favourite new product of 2025?

    Is the Marantz SA-10 SACD too pricey to be included? You proberbly know my view on this, but if you don't. It is THE most splendid upgrade, I have ever encountered. Nuff said. IAN.
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    Wonky tape door!

    How did you find out about us 5 policemen, we keep a low profile.