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    I recommend you get an amp and some speakers.
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    You will learn more from nopiano’s last reply, and the article he links to, than anything I could write. Generally high powered amps...
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    Noddy reacted to nopiano's post in the thread R11 Metas + Cambridge Audio Evo 150 with Like Like.
    Since my reply, three folk have said these speakers are difficult to drive, whereas I was guided by Paul Miller’s Hifi News review...
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    As a musician you will have very good hearing, unless you play heavy metal or are Phil Collins (1) of course. So you could scratch that...
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    Noddy reacted to nopiano's post in the thread R11 Metas + Cambridge Audio Evo 150 with Like Like.
    I slightly disagree with the previous reply. Objectively the Cambridge 150 has at least as good an amplifier stage as the Rose, even...
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    Noddy replied to the thread Topping E30 - worth it?.
    Then in that case I will post evidence: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-64206950...
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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/...