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    nopiano replied to the thread Old dude here...be gentle....
    I’d quit worrying about what the acronyms mean and drive along to your shop. Then look at the choices and ask their advice. Bear in mind...
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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...