Recent content by martins8585

Hi - was looking at adding a digital dock, something like the Cambridge Audio id100, to enable playback from my iPod (coaxial out into the Audiolab 8200CDQ as a Dac). Then I started to think about the convenience of streaming and solutions like the Musical Fidelity M1 CLIC. Although this looked...

Hi guys – I use an Audiolab 8200ap and I just wondered if anyone knows how the dac in this compares with the dac in either the Audiolab 8200cd or M-Dac? I’m looking to use an ipod through this and wondering which would give me the best SQ vs value for money: 1. A dock ( Cambridge Audio...

Thanks Richard - I'll give them a call tomorrow when they open. Cheers.

Hi - I've got a Parasound Halo power amp with a buzzing mains transformer. Having tried all the usual bodges to no avail I'm looking to replace the transformer with a non OEM equivalent as although Parasound will supply the part it's simply uneconomic to ship this from the States. Can anyone...

Thanks Electro - I did think it could be a DC problem as a) I live in a flat and b) my listening room is lounge / kitchen so there's lots of potential probs around it however I did take it to my local hifi emporium (not a Pararsound dealer but very helpful) and it hummed there to.

Hi Bob – thanks for your comments. Although I’m new to the Hifi world I’ve played guitars for 20 odd years so have seen how when it comes to parts the word “custom” usually means bulk bought off an existing supplier, rebadged and the spun as a custom, bespoke design component.......... The amp...

Thank you for your posts. To cover them all: RRP - the amp retails at £995 The quote of £200 was to supply not to fit. (I'm guessing with couriering to their approved repairers + labour it wouldn't be far off £400 That's why I was looking at a local repairer as I'm no expert but replacing the...

Hi - I hope I'm not doubling up on the PSU thread below but I'd like some advice on replacing the transformer in my amp. I've got a Parasound A23 which I picked up 2nd hand and although I love the sound it does have an annoying hum from the transformer. (Tried all the usual tricks, tightened...

Thanks for the advice Nick - really appreciated! (I don't suppose you know a dealer with ex demo models they're looking to move on do you.........?! Lol)

Hi Nick – thank you for your advice. I guess budget wise I’d either be looking at a second hand Audiolab 8000x7 or Rotel RMB1565 if I go down using the anthem as a processor. Is there anything else I should consider? Would you advise the MRX300 + power amp over the MRX500? (I’m guessing costs...

Hi - currently running Neat Motive's all round(2s at the front, 3s rear and matching centre with a Yamaha 3067 receiver and Denon. Looking for a more dynamic sound (may be down to the fact that the Neat's aren't the most sensitive speakers at 85db) so thinking of an upgrade to the Yamaha...