Recent content by John Fulwood

I had the Harbeth's for a few hours and they sounded fantastic, they were brand new in a sealed box and even straight out of the box they were a significant upgrade to my Mycetias. I haven't managed to get hold of any Graham Audio's yet. I will make a more concerted effort when I have time. If...

Hello Has anyone experience of the Graham Audio LS8/1 and Harbeth HL5 Plus XD? I'm making an assumption that it is a fair comparison to make with them both being two cubic feet size, front ported and not too dissimilar in price. I'm getting pair of Harbeth's on trial at the weekend, but I'm...

Hey Roaduck and Al ears, I still have the Monolith plugged in and it still sounds great - but it is massive - see pic. I borrowed a REL 9x from Richer Sounds (shout out to Preston and REL for sorting that - they could not be anymore helpful) for a few days. On first listen I thought it was too...

This is a dilemma. I'm also in the market for a 2 channel system sub to go with my Sugden A21SE, Chord Qutest and pair of hand made Mycelias speakers. I have a BK Monolith Plus sub in my main living space which is 10m x 11m and it can make the kitchen cabinets rattle with movies. I carried...

I was in Wilkinson's hifi in Nelson (north west, near Manchester). They had some power cables in that I can't remember the name of, but they were not a known brand, small scale audio specialist. I was not in the market for them, but the guy did tell me that they were well priced for the...

I have the Audiolab M-DAC Plus, it has all the things you need, but not sure it is 'high-end' enough for you? It sounds great. I have it being fed by an ifi Zen Stream through USB and an old (30+) reference Sony CD transport through Toslink into a Sugden A21SE amp. I'm using Chord Shawline...

I got myself a Tacima CS947 to deal with so-called "dirty mains" power, and I would tell you I heard the difference - cheap and cheerful. I also got myself an Audiolab DC Block for my Audiolab M-DAC Plus, again, I would tell you there was a noticeable difference? My girlfriend would just look...

Good point Al ears, I was interested in promos for turntable manufacturers. Strange how a conversation between hifi enthusiasts went off topic, that never happens. Anyway, now back from a business trip, I have put the Rotel I'm using up against Tidal masters and flicked between the two, using...

This is what they look like, very simple box design.

Nick, that makes them, is really passionate, but! And I say this to his face, and he agrees - a shocking business man!! ha ha ha. I have persuaded him to put serial numbers on them now at least, as I think there will be a growing (slowly) group of converts that appreciate the sound:value ratio...

Thank you. I have looked at the Vertere. It also looks fantastic, but so does the Planar 8. At the moment, I have a borrowed Rotel RP830 connected to it with one of the feet missing and a cartridge that's been on it and sat in a box for the best part of 10yrs. I needed to get a new belt for...

Hi guys/girls. I am looking at turntables and have boiled it down to the Rega Planar 6 and 8. Anyone got any views on if the 8 would be too much for my amp? I also have the off board Sugden phono stage. Conversely, would I be short changing the Sugden with a 6?

Hi all, I have acquired a couple of Quad II power amps that I intend to have serviced and made able to take a modern pre-amp and mains as the Quad 22 is, according to some, the weakest link and not practical for modern multi-source set-up. I am thinking of an Audiolab MDAC+ as the hub for this...

Thanks for that, you could be right - it is a light hiss, it's not noticeable unless you put your ear to the speaker.

It's a good question. I've taken the MA's from another room just to test the Quads (only had Quads a few days). I imagine (I won't say "want", as I don't know for sure) a digital streamer, not the Sonos, something that i can play the highest quality files through, linked through a Chord Qutest...