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    HiFi as Home Decor?

    No, hi-fi is purely for musical pleasure for the family and I. I've never seen hi-fi related wallpaper, either except the amp, speakers etc etc for what it is or don't bother at all. Friends of ours had a B&O lifestyle system -- that was an eyesore and anti-room.
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    The Car Thread.

    I have a local Euro Car Parts (Chessington), so I'll look there. I have purchased Maguires car polishes from Halfords in the past. Thanks 👍
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    KEF R3 Meta vs ELAC Vela BS 404.2

    As the OP likes Mordaunt Short then Amphion Argons should match taste and room size better -- or close as you can feasibly get. The Kef R3 are just too big and deep, really not practical unless you have a substantial space.
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    The Car Thread.

    Thanks. I'll look out for it at Halfords.
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    The Car Thread.

    Indeed. The old girl is holding up well
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    The Car Thread.

    They are also understated design wise, but very pretty. They don't shout "look at me!" instead, they tend to go under the radar. I washed my car down the other day but didn't have time to polish it.
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    Ask a Question?

    You're welcome sir.
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    Ask a Question?

    Jason, have look at this titchy Leema Elements amp. They make some cracking stuff (ask any current or past owner), and they are bullet-proof for reliability and build quality. I've had my Pulse since 2010, and still sounds great on these Dali Rubicon speakers...
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    Question What is your best HiFi Bargain

    Has to be the Leema Pulse. Purchased it in 2010 brand new for £750, reduced from £1300 (clearance stock from SSAV) and still use it and still sounds the dogs.
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    The Car Thread.

    My daughter passed her driving test a month ago... three days after selling her Mini Cooper. She'll be looking for a decent replacement. She test drove a 1.0 turbo Polo. Surprisingly fast for a tiny engine. The sat nav i was very impressed with. Not only a radio but did many other things I...
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    The Car Thread.

    Jeez, that's one fugly car.
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    Best match amp for Dali Menuet SE

    In no particular order, based on amps I've heard or read about Dalis: Arcam, Audiolab, Leema, Roksan.... But the combo will depend on room acoustics. My Dali Rubicon 2 work a treat with the Leema
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    Paramore

    I'll tell my daughter and can play to me. Thanx.
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    Perhaps what some have been waiting for...

    Still pretty much unchanged. The interior has been upgraded over the years
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    The Car Thread.

    It won the best performance saloon 3 years in a row.