Recent content by RoA

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    Let's have a chuckle but please don't overwork the moderator!

    Placebo's or not, if you enjoy it and think it works, it works. We also eat with our eyes. If it looks like dog poo ... I was once banned from a site because I argued about fuses. In hindsight it was absolutely pointless, the arguing that is.
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    New Speakers - AVI DM5

    Yes, he made some good stuff, Ashley.
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    Feeling like a change

    I know you always recommend old stuff but I am interested in this new(er) NAD
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    Feeling like a change

    https://theaudiophileman.com/c588-turntable-review-nad/ This would replace my Technics. Love the looks.
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    Calling all Technics SL1500C owners - Cue lever

    Well, just when I said the 100C is absolutely fine (it is!) I had a look around what else is available for around the same price and I saw the gorgeous little thing that is the NAD C588. I might change the Technics to that one just for changes sake. Mad? I've done the Rega's latest P3 and whilst...
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    Calling all Technics SL1500C owners - Cue lever

    Thank you Entrigo. Glad to hear my 100C is not a (complete) write off. Vinyl is not my primary source so no need to change this but the 1300G looks like a class deck albeit at a huge difference in price. I guess, some of the changes you've pointed out could be made by a cartridge change but the...
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    Calling all Technics SL1500C owners - Cue lever

    Looking forward to your comparison/impressions
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    Calling all Technics SL1500C owners - Cue lever

    Likely different grade fluid but the deck should be a nice upgrade!
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    Question Black, White, or Silver?

    If I had to pick one it would be matte black but more important, don’t mix with silver components. Ideally, for aesthetics, a one brand system, tucked out of sight or integrated into a nice book wall or a non Hifi piece of furniture. Unfortunately mine currently resides in a rack and I...
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    What does a speaker's 'frequency response' actually mean?

    Manufacturer rated frequency responses are mostly a vague indication of what you can expect. A bit like sensitivity. They all have wildly differing ways of interpreting this. All of which can vary substantially if used in-room, different angles, different positions etc etc and measured...
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    HiFi as Home Decor?

    Sorry but those are awful (imho).
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    HiFi as Home Decor?

    :D
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    HiFi as Home Decor?

    110%. To be heard, not seen
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    Calling all Technics SL1500C owners - Cue lever

    It was developed for people with OCD. They can press twice to make sure.
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    Tips on selling vinyl albums

    Bulk sales usually go dirt cheap but is the way unless you are very familiar on how to grade records.