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    Sky dislikes Sonos?

    Dearly beloved.... I have recently moved my whole tv/calls/fibre to Sky from Virgin. Since moving, i have had a shed load of issues with my Sonos set-up. These issues include drop-outs (like they're going out of fashion), 'loss' of zones, complete shutting down of connection to the controller...
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    What were your hifi and electronic gadget purchases of 2013?

    Treated myself quite a bit this year; Receiver - Pioneer SC-LX56 TV - Samsung UE40F6510 Speakers - 2 more B&W VM1's to give me 7.1 Sonos - Play:1 & Play:3 iThing - iPad 4 32gb Because i'm worth it (and have a very generous and understanding wife!)
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    Your most recent gig

    The Boxer Rebellion at the Forum, Kentish Town. Seeing them again at the Brighton Coalition in February, great band. Shed Seven coming up at The Junction, Cambridge.
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    Google Chromecast

    Although out of stock on Amazon.com, i added one to my 'cart' and went through to purchase, only to be told...... Important Message Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player cannot be shipped to the selected address.
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    What are you listening to?

    'Wakin On A Pretty Daze' by Kurt Vile. No idea how i've not discovered this guy sooner.
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    Best movie to demonstrate surround sound system?

    The Dark Knight, never fails to raise a smile.
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    Which network audio player?

    Rip to FLAC, and buy yourself a Sonos Connect.
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    (Maybe) Stupid Question Time!

    Thanks for the replies. So after a bit of a think, it was always going to be the Sonos! I bought one on Saturday and I love it. Yes, a tad pricey, but for simple set-up, ease of use, and magnificent sound (for a box of its size), I feel it is hard to beat.
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    (Maybe) Stupid Question Time!

    I am an avid Spotify user, mainly through my Sonos Connect. I have thought to purchase a Play:3 for the bedroom so that i can use it up there through my iphone 5. I think £249 is a big chunk of cash, and so i have been looking around for a docking system (considerably less cost). Will these...
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    Improving Music streaming quality.

    +1 on the Sonos option. Hard to beat.
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    Your year in HiFi and Music – 2012

    I became the very proud and happy owner of a Sonos Connect, threw in a Synology 212 with a few tb's of space, and am now happy as a sand boy with the sound quality and functionality.
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    Old Speakers vs New

    Hi All, I have a "friend" who's looking at getting some new speakers after owning a pair of Mission (780's we think) for the last 18 years. His question to me is: will buying a new pair of similar speakers give gains in performance, as when he bought them they were in the midst of the cd age...
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    On Wall Speakers

    Thanks Clare, i've just read the blog, and they have now gone to the top of my audition list. can they be as good as people are saying? I do hope so.
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    On Wall Speakers

    Hi all, Due to the space and shape of my dining/kitchen area, i have to wall mount my spaeakers. I know this is not ideal, but its been this way for five years now. at present i have a pair of Kef iq10's which sound ok, but are light on bass and cannot be driven as hard as i would like (the...
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    Best opening to an album?

    The Stereophonics 'Roll Up And Shine' from Performance & Cocktails, its a steamroller of an opener, and sets the tone for whats to come. Pure Quality.