Recent content by JamesOK

I actually use spotify for my stereo 8 times out of 10 too. Without wanting to start a tedious "can you tell the difference debate" the 320kbps stuff sounds alright.

Spotify here - have been on it for years. Interface is good, coverage is good. Also I have loads of playlists etc on there so I am a bit tied. Have considered trying Tidal for the CD quality stuff, and given my stereo is out of the box for the first time in 2 years, now might be an appropriate...

What form do they take nowadays? Shaun and Bez? I see Rowetta pops up every now and again at various events. As for my last gig - Hot Chip at Rock City in Nottingham, never been there before, but a great venue and a great evening.

Definitely worth going to demo something different as others have said. I had Arcam Alpha 8, then an A85 for a bit. But (several years ago) I went along Audio T to see what else was out there, and realised compared with other kit I found the Arcam stuff a bit too warm and treacly. In the end I...

Does anyone know what the number next to the trophy means?

A simple pair of Sonos 1 in stereo pair, perfectly fine for Absolute Radio 90s I seem to be addicted to during the day! When I want something more Hifi I use my Chord Mojo connected up to the iMac.

Suprised to hear that - I have the SR80s, which are probably one of my favourite purchases.

My regrets are two fold! I had an Arcam A85, P85, and CD82 for a few years. Got bored of them (I think most people will agree the Arcam sound isnt overly exciting), so decided I needed something a little more lively. Auditioned a Naim Nait 5i and CD5i in the shop (at high volumes) and found...

Well, its a year and a half later and I have finally got round to buying an X Power. Got it second hand from eBay for 650 so quite pleased. Initial thoughts, the soundstage seems bigger and theres a higher level of detail. Slight negative - it really shows up the poor quality on some of the...

Me too - I didnt notice anything. But its not a massive outlay, and its got plenty of sockets on it, and surge protection. So could be worse I suppose.

Yep totally agree. Those explosions really rumble in your rib cage. :) What about the Pacific? Havent seen any of those myself, but worth a try?

Well you say that, but I went to see the "Made Of Stone" film last week, and they actually sounded really good live! Film is pretty good too. I went on the premier night, so there were interviews with Shane Meadows et al. Very interesting to hear them talking about it. Only problem was Edith...

Scene, I certainly do get this problem. I have a play:3 in the kitchen and a ZP90/Connect connected to my stereo. I generally get problems with radio but assumed it was down to my Broadband. I would be interested to learn how to turn off the sonos radios. Both of my boxes are hardwired. As...

Cheers Dave, I have tunein on my Sonos so will give it a go. Never thought about using it like that, as its only ever really been used for Podcasts and listening to UK stations. Ive just had a look though, and as you say, you can drill down via genre, location etc.

Well, as the question asks really! :). I was once tipped off about eastvillageradio.com, which is pretty good. But I'd really like a few more suggestions, can be anything really, although I'd be interested especially in some Hip Hop stations. Worth a try eh?