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    nopiano reacted to RoA's post in the thread Cartridge suggestion with Like Like.
    I appreciate English is not your native language but please make paragraphs. It's painful to read.
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    nopiano reacted to matthewpianist's post in the thread Does streaming make us lazy? with Like Like.
    Whether or not streaming sounds better is a matter of opinion. I would certainly say it is as good as CD, but there are questions over...
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    nopiano reacted to RoA's post in the thread Beginner Question: Turntable for CXA 81 Amp with Like Like.
    Superb decks. Technics have raised the bar with their later turntables and improved direct drives. I have a 100C in black (1500C without...
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    While the Cambridge is an interesting design, I’m inclined to go with the Technics, Rega, Pro-ject suggestions here. In particular, as...
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    Alva TT V2 £ 1700 New , Like all chinese TTs they never hold any value selling for @ under £500 lost 70% in a few years Running costs...
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    nopiano reacted to Shrek's post in the thread Question What Format ? with Like Like.
    I recently bought a used Blondie double CD from a charity shop i placed the CD in the draw of my Marantz last night , said unable to...
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    nopiano reacted to The_Lecht_Rocks's post in the thread Quad Platina Range. with Like Like.
    They are. Very good… but the power amp alone is brilliant with the right source. The icon acts as a source/preamp 👍🏻 The Linn DSM even...
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    nopiano reacted to James105's post in the thread Quad Platina Range. with Like Like.
    Yes, why do I need a touchscreen/display on the other side of the room when I have one next to me?
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    nopiano reacted to matthewpianist's post in the thread Quad Platina Range. with Like Like.
    I agree also. I’ve tried various approaches, but I like what I have settled with now best - an amp that has a very good internal DAC...
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    nopiano reacted to RJW232's post in the thread Quad Platina Range. with Like Like.
    In-built streaming will be obsolete in a few years. This amp will probably stil work in 20...30 (or more) years. Software simply can't...
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    nopiano replied to the thread Cassette tapes.
    Al is AI on the font used here! (I hope he doesn’t mind me saying!)
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    nopiano reacted to Shrek's post in the thread What a shocker with Like Like.
    I do a good french toast for £5.00 😆 i refuse to pay for bottled water unless i am desperate .
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    nopiano replied to the thread What a shocker.
    We thought that at lunch today. Welsh Rarebit £13, basically fancy cheese on toast. And £3.30 for a small mineral water, more expensive...
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    nopiano reacted to davidf's post in the thread What a shocker with Like Like.
    Reminds me of hi-fi during the late 90s. Technics was flying out the door, and the likes of Kenwood, Pioneer, and other Jap brands were...
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    nopiano replied to the thread Hisense U8Q vs Sony Bravia 7.
    I was asking anyone really, but thanks for your input. I don’t care much for these ‘cinema’ settings, though the lower brightness is ok...