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First HiFi for a teenager?
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Coincidentally my first system, given to me by my dad in 1978 when I was 14, cost around £230. Pioneer PL-512 NAD 3020 AR18s The amp and...
Thursday at 6:24 PM
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iFi Zen Phono 3 vs. Rega MM MK5
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OK probably best we end this. We’re arguing from entirely different premises.
Tuesday at 10:23 PM
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iFi Zen Phono 3 vs. Rega MM MK5
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You’re right of course: the Denon is a bit of an outlier price-wise for MC cartridges. But, whilst not wanting to be overly...
Tuesday at 7:17 PM
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Thanks for your input Matt,it really is a beautiful piece of kit ,had it serviced recently by a vintage hifi specialist, he reckoned it...
Tuesday at 12:20 PM
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iFi Zen Phono 3 vs. Rega MM MK5
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Well, as someone who uses a low output MC cartridge that cost under £400 ('only' £250 when I bought it two years ago), I'm obviously...
Monday at 10:29 AM
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iFi Zen Phono 3 vs. Rega MM MK5
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If it were me, I'd ask myself how certain I was that I wouldn't change my mind about MC cartridges. Future-proofing is surely wise, no?
Sunday at 1:07 PM
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Problem with PMC PRODIGY 1
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That Pioneer pre/power combo is a classic amp from the golden age of Japanese hi-fi. I'm not surprised it sounds great!
Jan 17, 2025
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Dirac - we need to talk
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The physics of room acoustics dictates that each and every main speaker (i.e. one that puts out significant SPL below the Schroeder...
Jan 17, 2025
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Dirac - we need to talk
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No hi-fi system will give its best without some form of bass management. That's just basic physics. I'd fully expect people who buy a...
Jan 17, 2025
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first time dirac live user
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Have you tried searching on the internet? e.g. "dirac live loudness management"?
Jan 11, 2025
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Chord Anni - speakers?
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I'm also sceptical about the Qutest + Anni combination, for the same reason. It's over £2000, and that's a lot of money to remove from...
Jan 7, 2025
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Review
WOW moments in Hifi journey!!
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Yes, the 3020 is one of those historic hi-fi products. Ironically, my current main system includes an amp that was manufactured...
Jan 7, 2025
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first time dirac live user
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Moving the lines will adjust the target frequency response that Dirac aims for when it does its calculation. Don't touch the right-hand...
Jan 6, 2025
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first time dirac live user
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Thanks. These lines indicate the target room curve. The line on the left indicates the LF level (up to 70Hz) and the line on the right...
Jan 6, 2025
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first time dirac live user
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Ah, I see. Well, I'm pleased you're getting good results with Dirac. I use it too: I have full-range main speakers with 380mm woofers...
Jan 5, 2025
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