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    Cambridge amps should be fine with Wharfedale's smoothed off Lintons. But a demo is essential with both speakers. Just make sure you...
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    Hello again. I've not heard of Alchris speakers before, not sure many people have. Based on their dimensions and style (I looked at a...
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    plastic penguin replied to the thread Arcam A5 or A15?.
    How true, Al. Couldn't agree more.
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    plastic penguin replied to the thread The Car Thread..
    Thanks Doug. I think all petrol cars have their quirks, as a long-term Alfa owner I have first hand experience. But it'll be 20 years...
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    plastic penguin replied to the thread Arcam A5 or A15?.
    To be honest, DM, when I heard the A39 (Class G) in isolation, it sounded just like any other Arcam. I love the Arcam sound regardless...
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    plastic penguin replied to the thread The Car Thread..
    Seems a strange thing having the belt running around in oil. The faster ST version has the trad external cam belt. I seem to remember my...
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    plastic penguin reacted to manicm's post in the thread Arcam A5 or A15? with Like Like.
    It's not about adequate power, but headroom for those sudden peaks in music, as can happen in classical and rock. THAT is when extra...
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    plastic penguin reacted to Al ears's post in the thread Arcam A5 or A15? with Like Like.
    And you wonder why? I am out of here but certainly hope the OP has gained some understanding.
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    plastic penguin replied to the thread The Car Thread..
    Agreed, Doug. Other than darn cam belts they are pretty bullet proof. My brother's had his EcoBoost for years and loves it. Road tax is...
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    plastic penguin replied to the thread The Car Thread..
    I've decided to buy a Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost as my everyday car. It's dirt cheap to tax & insure. I'm keeping the Alfa, but scared...
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    plastic penguin replied to the thread Arcam A5 or A15?.
    I'm not qualified to speak about these new Arcs, as I've not heard them. But I suppose it depends how loud you play your music will...
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    plastic penguin replied to the thread Solid Tech Racks.
    Racks certainly gets the kit out of the way. Ideal when my daughter was young... and we have a cat. It's not great to have your boxes...
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    plastic penguin reacted to DougK1's post in the thread PMC... are they that good? with Like Like.
    I don't do charts because I don't really understand them, but I do understand my ears :) I must say of all the speakers I have owned I...
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    How true. I don't care, never have, about graphs, measurements etc etc etc. It's whether they work in your environment and existing kit...
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    plastic penguin reacted to DougK1's post in the thread PMC... are they that good? with Like Like.
    I've owned PMC's and they never seemed at all bright to me, detailed yes, bright no. The only measurements I trust are the those of my...