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    Noddy replied to the thread Speaker upgrade suggestions..
    Studio monitors are made for near field listening, including Genelec and Neumann but they’re often not cheap. Many suggestions here are...
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    Noddy replied to the thread Topping E30 - worth it?.
    The headquarters is in California. It’s not uncle Sam through and through. The chief technology officer, VP of hardware engineering and...
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    Noddy replied to the thread NAD amp with knobs.
    This might be obvious, but the reason for touch sensitive controls and buttons is cost reduction. Selection dials are more expensive. I...
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    Noddy replied to the thread NAD amp with knobs.
    Having owned a Chord Mojo and Arcam Solo Movie, I choose traditional knobs over buttons and menus anyday. The Mojo is a failed design...
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    Noddy replied to the thread Topping E30 - worth it?.
    I did refer to Chinese design, as well as pointing out that most are China manufactured anyway. My £400 Chord Mojo failed after 2...
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    Noddy replied to the thread Pulled the trigger!! KefR3 Meta!!.
    I have the LS50 Meta, bought them 18 months ago, and I’m still astonished at the sound. They do good recordings justice. Yours should be...
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    Noddy replied to the thread Topping E30 - worth it?.
    Most hifi that I see is made in China. My speakers, streamer and amp are. So too are my wireless headphones and iPhone. As for Chinese...
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    This little record deck isn’t too shoddy: View: https://youtu.be/vKFQ8B4cx64?si=slBv5fDgld0prwwX
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    Noddy replied to the thread DACs.
    Technically the Topping E30 is excellent: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/topping-e30-dac-review.12119/...
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    Noddy reacted to RoA's post in the thread DACs with Like Like.
    Go to retailer that can show a few different models and has a good return policy would be my advise. Having said that most DAC’s are now...
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    Noddy replied to the thread Topping E30 - worth it?.
    The Topping E30 measures well: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/topping-e30-dac-review.12119/ The Rotel...
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    I would not buy anything sight unseen except on eBay or through a reputable dealer. And even then I don’t travel far to view an item...
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    Motoring. I know two sales blokes who take photo's of valuable cars in the street. Unknown to thier manager, they advertise said cars...
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    Noddy replied to the thread PMC... are they that good?.
    They were happy to suggest products according to features, but not comment on the sound. I like that approach. In my experience sound is...
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    If you are concerned used places like eBay, just ensure you only buy from sellers with good feedback as a seller - preferably over a...