Recent content by Tony_R

Just missed a pair of S6s for £300 on that well known auction site. Thanks for the other suggestions - I'll try and find some to listen to.

Bump. Anybody?

My system currently comprises of a Marantz CD17 (modified) CD player, Sony TA-FB940R mosfet amp and Dynaudio 52 speakers (not SE). I really like the sound of this system, but would like a little more 'slam' from the speakers. The Dynaudios are sat on decent stands (Soundstyle Z1's) so I don't...

plastic penguin:Currently I have a loft ariel for my FM tuner, would love to roof mout it, but a few years ago the OH (in her old flat) had a close proximty lighting strike and knocked out her VHS player. I know these things are quite rare, is there a way of insulating a roof ariel such a thing...

tractorboy: I would wager that the iPod has been responsible for an explosion in the number of people who listen to music on the move. Now, they always had the possibility to do this, initially during the golden age of the walkman (small "w"), then more recently with personal CD players and...

al7478:How about this? If you use an adaptor like the one in the link, and plug the left / right outputs in to it, it'll combine the l/r channels and make the signal mono. I remember reading somewhere, that on vinyl, deep bass (below about 70hz or so I think) is mono - not sure if the same...

PJPro:Thanks very much Tony_R. I do need to do some more on the Dual Mono Power amps. That project has stalled....although I could write up the next thrilling installment on disconnecting networks. You're having network problems? Sounds like fun..

PJPro:Tony_R: As a rule of thumb, to calculate DC voltage I would multiply the AC output of the transformer by 1.414. You could have chipped in! Sorry - I was playing catch up and only read that thread yesterday (Sunday).

PJPro:Tony_R: P.S. Your kit endeavours have made for interesting reading. Did you enjoy the debate over rectifiying AC to DC? I'm guessing you're referring to this post And yes I did! As a rule of thumb, to calculate DC voltage I would multiply the AC output of the transformer by 1.414...

the_lhc: one off: lays this to rest i think Not a chance! And so ends the "one off" and "the_lhc" show.. Be sure to tune in for next weeks episode!

storsvante:Tony_R: All that's really happening by experimenting with different cables, is finding the cable that provides the best match between source and DAC. If the source equipment was designed correctly in the first place, this sort of tomfoolery would not be necessary, but...

Do you have a desolder pump? (also known in some circles as a solder sucker) You could also try solder wick, but I find that less effective for clearing holes. For through hole plated boards, a desolder pump is very effective. I find the best way to do it, is to run some fresh solder over the...

one off:daveh75:one off: sorry idc im a techie and dont wear fool gladlyIn which case, why not enlighten us with your knowledge with some reasoned and explanatory responses?Rather than your usual one liner/throw away comment's that add nothing to the discussions..... ....... least to me he...

the_lhc:Tony_R: one off:to be fair thelhc is right though there cant be differences readin from an hard disk or an usb if they sound different the difference is coming from some other equipment further down the chain I was trying to suggest that perhaps something was happening to the bit stream...

the_lhc: Tony_R: It stands to reason that differences will be heard (although an explanation escapes me) between different sources, whether USB, hard disk or otherwise. No its doesn't, not if you know the first thing about mass storage. As it happens, I wrote: "Finally, I'm expecting the...