Recent content by stavvy

1) I did admit this at the end of my post 2) A PhD in the subject was mentioned, I just thought given I know someone who has done extensive research in the general "hifi" domain may have a valid opinion. If the power supply in the amplifier is sufficient then so should it be (if the same supply...

I was wondering if there was any real benefit to mains conditioning/regeneration myself. Being in a university environment I thought I'd look up researchers from Electrical Engineering to see if anyone might have an idea. I was pleased to find someone with a PhD specifically in audio amplifier...

Watching this thread with interest. Have always wondered about building a server (as a thought exercise) to store music/movies. Never seen a case I like though so would like to make one from scratch to blend in with the HiFi. Best of luck! Will be looking forward to updates.

£300 seems a tad steep for 602s. I've seen quite a few pairs of 685 s1's go for sub £300 on ebay

I had a similar problem with an onkyo receiver where the rear left and right channels would become switched but only when playing certain games (but occurred consistently). Again Richer Sounds were a bit baffled but didn't hesitate to replace the unit like for like. Can't help but think it would...

My thoughts exactly! Intrigued to what the cone is actually made of.

I think I'll quite quickly be convinced! Perhaps I was being unkind, I like both styles of the new and now old version, perhaps it would be kinder for me to say one is very modern and the other more old school. Regardless I'm very excited by this! Interesting there appears to be no 800 speaker...

I don't dislike them, and they're certainly identifiable. Just not as 'classic' as the previous range. Not that this is a bad thing, and it certainly wouldn't put me off buying a pair if I was in the position to. Hopefully, based upon the previous few years at Bristol, B&W will be showing these...

http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/Speakers/Home_Audio/800_Series_Diamond/800-D3-technologies.html They've been very coy in what they've said. They haven't said they are replacing the kevlar cone, but that they've discovered something that makes a dramatic difference. Interesting! Can't wait to...

if only all hifi companies were as good

If you dont get anywhere I would imagine this would work as a last resort: http://www.futureshop.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=8371#.VbklIvlVhBc

For what is worth I have the original 685s hooked up to the pioneer a50. Sounds great to my ears. Although I'm tempted to save up for a rotel amp or I like the look of the classe sigma amp (both have the added benefit of being part of the b&w group so should partner well). Probably overkill for...

A very concise overview!

I think that was probably a wise move.

If I have just purchased Chord speaker cable for 3p a metre, does that make it cheaper than cheap generic copper wire, and if so acceptable? Yes I'm just being mischevious. But I really did get it for 3p a metre ( a saving of 99% *dance4*) . Probably still ripped off... Just trying to inject...