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    manicm reacted to Jasonovich's post in the thread CD vs vinyl playback with Like Like.
    That's absolutely fine, you've set up your tent, you've found your sweet spot. Small as they are, people with high resolving systems...
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    manicm replied to the thread Qobuz connect.
    Ah apologies.
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    manicm replied to the thread CD vs vinyl playback.
    A traditional NAS drive does not appeal to me anymore.
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    manicm replied to the thread Qobuz connect.
    Amazon Connect does not exist If they can do it in firmware I'm sure they will. But sometimes a hardware change will be needed. HEOS...
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    manicm replied to the thread CD vs vinyl playback.
    OUCH. Our erstwhile Andrew Everard has his two cents.... https://www.hifinews.com/content/new-cd-players
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    manicm posted the thread Cambridge Audio EXA Series in Hi-Fi.
    I'm probably sailing close to the wind for linking to this review. But even more interesting than the rating is what it reveals about...
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    manicm replied to the thread Qobuz connect.
    Have they implemented it in some of their products? It may be in older products, irrespective of brand, it may not be possible as new...
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    I do still rather enjoy his videos.
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    I'm not sure I agree with the herd on that the room makes the biggest difference. Yes, the room may affect bass and high frequency...
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    manicm replied to the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width.
    Cyrus do provide their own cabling in the box, to be fair.
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    manicm replied to the thread Things I hate about Hifi.
    I don't get the hate for headphones. I use them when I'm out for vacations or at hotels. And Dave_, you obviously haven't heard a good...
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    manicm reacted to Jasonovich's post in the thread Things I hate about Hifi with Like Like.
    You're absolutely right, those Focals are not lacking in soundstage and you don't have to worry about room positioning and you feel more...
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    manicm replied to the thread Hifi laugh of the day.
    Wharfedale have just launched their new EVO 5 Series speakers. And they describe all the improvements on their website. 'Pair large...
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    manicm reacted to Gray's post in the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width with Like Like.
    You really need the rack 👍 I've only had one amp at a time. Half width it may be, but they still managed to fit a fair old transformer...
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    manicm reacted to Gray's post in the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width with Like Like.
    £2,500 for an external supply was excessive (a third of that price is excessive). You can be sure the full width products will sound...