barry2013
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| Isolation recommendations for my Pathos Inpol2 MkII, heavy Class A integrated amp (38kg) My Vitus SIA030 integrated amp is a similar weighty brute. I have four Stillpoint V5s under it and between it and the Entreq rack They are very good indeed and will last you a lifetime, They are expensive but used sets come up for sale quite r... | |
| Phono Stage - Gold Note PH -10 & PSU 10 power supply ? or comparable Hi I had the Goldnote PH10 and psu and was so pleased with it I upgradd to the PH1000 and matching psu. Can strongly recommend both Very good natural sound, versatile and easy to use | |
| High end sound Commiserations Must be very frustrating but happily lots of good suggestions and advice, but what will work and what won't will only be apparent when you try them so the priority needs to be what should I prioritise in the interests of cost effe... | |
| Purchase European 220 power cords and power conditioners in the U.S. The Swedish company Entreq is highly regarded for its range of cables and I have used them for many years. I think they still have a Canadian distributor but you can check on their website. Puritan Audio in the UK which I also use is another I ca... | |
| Speakers on the long wall My room is 21x12 with a similar height ceiling with the same sort of listening distance from the long wall.The listening seat is a large leather sofa. Only one door to the left of the listening position. The ceiling is coved which improves the roo... | |
| Speakers on the long wall My room is 21x12 with a similar height ceiling with the same sort of listening distance from the long wall.The listening seat is a large leather sofa. Only one door to the left of the listening position. The ceiling is coved which improves the roo... | |
| Outdoor FM Antenna Thanks Jim Yes I appreciate shipping from the UK pushes up the price. That said I think people in the market for an FM aerial would be well advised to check out the Ron Smith site before making a final decision | |
| Outdoor FM Antenna There is a very good and iong established firm in the Uk called Ron Smith Aerials which has a global customer base. Ron has now retired and his son runs the business. Worth googling. 4-5 models in the range. Sensible prices.Modest to mega. I hav... | |
| How long should components last? I have a 2010 DCS Scarlatti Transport which is giving occasional loading problems and will shortly go back to DCS for a service. No apparent problems with the sound quality and cosmetically near mint condition so makes sense to get it serviced | |
| Finding a Great Sounding FM Tuner Commiserations Guy. Guy,thanks and good to have confirmation that George is keeping the business going. Your authority's policy seems to be at least a bit OTT If it is an option, have you explored with George doing a loft install of a 14 or 17?... | |
| Finding a Great Sounding FM Tuner Like Guy I am in the UK where were are blessed to enjoy high quality public service FM broadcasting in the shape of the BBC. Radio 3 is their flagship classical music channel which I switch onto when I get up in the morning and it it usually stay... | |
| Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds Not the best recording quality but enjoyable | |
| Listening Room or Components or my ears? I was a long time in this hobby before I realised the importance of the listening room and then more by accident than design. A visiting distributor commented on how good my listening room's acoustics were,It is my 21x12 ft lounge with a concrete... | |
| Magnum Dynalab Good news My MD109 plays daily the delights of BBC Radio 3 | |
| SACD Player/Transport Choices I have a 3 box DCS Scarlatti - transport, Dac and Clock which I am very satisfied with The TEAC disc drive is still one of the best available and can still be serviced by DCS. DSD is available on Dual AES.The way the disc tray slides in and out... |