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The Sound Burger is back! God I wish they let it die!
Companies are cashing in on NOSTALGIA when really, they should focus more on innovating new product ideas.

Audio-Technica - Headphones, Turntables, Microphones & Cartridges

Audio-Technica is the world renowned manufacturer of audio equipment. Initially known for state-of-the-art phonograph cartridges, Audio-Technica now creates headphones, turntables, microphones and ...
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Canon SC30 speakers, which were surprisingly good despite their unusual appearance. You know, thinking about how they dispersed sound, they'd probably make really good Atmos speakers.
 

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Jasonovich said:
I guess nostalgia is fashionable these days. There's something to be said about the ownership of vinyl and that's pretty cool but, the sonic superiority over the highest quality digital is a myth.
On my JF MX Pro digital transport (Chinese call it digital turntable), I have all my albums artwork beautifully presented on 6 inch digital touch screen and storage isn't a problem. 👌😊
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It isn't nostalgia with me, more of a way of life.
 
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:(But I want to hear about bottle neck distortion and how I need an 8 grand 13A fuse for my kettle.

I'm sure the water will boil quicker and make my cups of tea taste better.

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Quantum Science Audio (QSA) Gold Extreme Level UK Mains Fuse (13A)

Future Shop is thrilled to unveil Quantum Science Audio (QSA), renowned for its expertise in the audiophile fuse domain. With over 22 years of delving into 'Bottle Neck Distortion', QSA fuses offer remarkable system enhancements previously underestimated in the industry. These fuses focus on...
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I challenge anyone on this forum, or planet, to explain why this thing costs 8 grand.
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They're exploiting the gullible rich.
 
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Don't forget yer groundbox!

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Entreq Olympus Ten Ten Multi-Cell Ground Box

The Olympus Ten Ten is a multi-cell offering from Entreq, combining 10 Olympus Ten T cells in a single chassis to provide grounding for your entire system! Each solid-silver ground post can ground equipment weighing up to 14kg, and the incorporated Cleanus technology gives passive filtration to...
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podknocker said:
Don't forget yer groundbox!

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Entreq Olympus Ten Ten Multi-Cell Ground Box

The Olympus Ten Ten is a multi-cell offering from Entreq, combining 10 Olympus Ten T cells in a single chassis to provide grounding for your entire system! Each solid-silver ground post can ground equipment weighing up to 14kg, and the incorporated Cleanus technology gives passive filtration to...
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A £10,000 box of nonsense!
 
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A £10,000 box of nonsense!
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The Entreq range at futureshop is the most ridiculous, non-scientific selection of overpriced garbage you can find online. There is no science behind this stuff. It's just big words and jargon, to fool anyone that never sat in a physics class at school. I hate this company, everything they stand for and all the sinister marketing, making the unwary part with their hard earned wages. I seriously think they should be investigated by a trade body, or someone. It's just unacceptable companies can get away with this stuff.
 
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podknocker said:
Don't forget yer groundbox!

www.futureshop.co.uk

Entreq Olympus Ten Ten Multi-Cell Ground Box

The Olympus Ten Ten is a multi-cell offering from Entreq, combining 10 Olympus Ten T cells in a single chassis to provide grounding for your entire system! Each solid-silver ground post can ground equipment weighing up to 14kg, and the incorporated Cleanus technology gives passive filtration to...
www.futureshop.co.uk www.futureshop.co.uk
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For a little extra you can have double ground box....whey - hey..!!!

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podknocker said:
It's just unacceptable companies can get away with this stuff.
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Couldn't agree more.
I had to scroll down to read the description of the product.
It really does read like an April Fools joke with mention of 'Cleanus' technology.

Futureshop claim to be proud to specialise in such products.
As matter of principle, I couldn't buy anything from such a company.
 
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Gray said:
Couldn't agree more.
I had to scroll down to read the description of the product.
It really does read like an April Fools joke with mention of 'Cleanus' technology.

Futureshop claim to be proud to specialise in such products.
As matter of principle, I couldn't buy anything from such a company.
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I would like to see inside one, just to see what those sockets, on the back, are actually connected to, if anything...
 
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podknocker said:
:(But I want to hear about bottle neck distortion and how I need an 8 grand 13A fuse for my kettle.

I'm sure the water will boil quicker and make my cups of tea taste better.

www.futureshop.co.uk

Quantum Science Audio (QSA) Gold Extreme Level UK Mains Fuse (13A)

Future Shop is thrilled to unveil Quantum Science Audio (QSA), renowned for its expertise in the audiophile fuse domain. With over 22 years of delving into 'Bottle Neck Distortion', QSA fuses offer remarkable system enhancements previously underestimated in the industry. These fuses focus on...
www.futureshop.co.uk www.futureshop.co.uk

I challenge anyone on this forum, or planet, to explain why this thing costs 8 grand.
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Because it makes the cheaper ones look less ridiculous.

Nobody actually buys them, and they’ve probably never made any either Well, I’m guessing that last bit!
 
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10 of the craziest-looking high-end hi-fi products on the planet
  • Avantgarde Trio XD. (Image credit: Avantegarde Acoustic) ...
  • Clearaudio Master Reference. (Image credit: Clearaudio) ...
  • Unison Research Absolute 845. ...
  • Bang & Olufsan Beolab 90. ...
  • TechDAS Air Force 1. ...
  • Kalista DreamPlay CD/DAC. ...
  • Ballfinger M063H5. ...
  • Vivid Giya G1.
 
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Al ears said:
I give you the MBL Radialstrahler 101e loudspeakers
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Not sure if I’ve told you, but I’ve heard two sets of MBLs in the last few years, both at owners homes.

The bigger ones were 116f and the stand-mount ones 126 or an earlier model. The ‘grapefruit segment’ speaker is a thing to behold, and the sound is incredibly open and natural. Less sure about the bass on the smaller ones, but worth hearing if you ever get the chance.
 
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Jasonovich said:
10 of the craziest-looking high-end hi-fi products on the planet
  • Avantgarde Trio XD. (Image credit: Avantegarde Acoustic) ...
  • Clearaudio Master Reference. (Image credit: Clearaudio) ...
  • Unison Research Absolute 845. ...
  • Bang & Olufsan Beolab 90. ...
  • TechDAS Air Force 1. ...
  • Kalista DreamPlay CD/DAC. ...
  • Ballfinger M063H5. ...
  • Vivid Giya G1.
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I’d give at least three of those house room, if I could. Probably just the AirForce through the front door, at a squeeze!
 
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nopiano said:
Not sure if I’ve told you, but I’ve heard two sets of MBLs in the last few years, both at owners homes.

The bigger ones were 116f and the stand-mount ones 126 or an earlier model. The ‘grapefruit segment’ speaker is a thing to behold, and the sound is incredibly open and natural. Less sure about the bass on the smaller ones, but worth hearing if you ever get the chance.
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You homed in on what really matters, the sound!
 
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