Hi Howard, I have a pair of Meridian M1 mk2, I am the original owner . I’ve definitely got it right now modules for the 101. I bought them back a few of years ago but didn’t have the room, time or money to do them justice. They are now sitting in a cupboard rather […]
Month: June 2019
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They say ….. Like the S Series, which launched in 2015 to widespread acclaim, the new range combines advanced Kevlar-coned bass and midrange drivers with a specially designed ribbon tweeter. The Z Series takes this fundamental design to a whole new level, however, re-engineering the drive units, crossovers and cabinets to provide the perfect bridge […]
Hi Howard – I’m really sorry to hear about your decision to end Simply Stax – whenever I think of Stax – your are there. It was such a personal service and I very much doubt it will be equalled. I think a lot of the good service comes from guys our age – people […]
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Dear Colin, I need some theories and hopefully answers please. This is a situation, neither I, not anyone who I asked, have encountered before. It is very simple and puzzling at the same time. Here it is: There is a faint buzz coming from the amplifiers, NOT the speakers, barely audible from a few feet […]
Features: • Numbered, Limited Edition – 2000 Copies. • 180g Vinyl • 6LP Deluxe Box Set • Stunning Graphic Design cover art • T-shirt • Poster • Postcard The Transcendental Waterfall – Guitar Excursions 1963-1967 is a 6-LP box set drawing from John Fahey’s best, and most influential, period. Included in the set are Blind […]
We are told: “Wacken Open Air quickly grew its reputation as the most important metal festival in continental Europe. A peaceful gathering of metal fans coming from all over the world. Long hair, leather clothes, mud and a lot of fun for what seems to be the closest music to resemble the spirit of festivals […]
They tell us ….. Limited edition remastered 7CD Box Set featuring FM radio broadcasts from 1966 to 1981. Also included is a cd of tracks that influenced the Capt. and another featuring interviews and sessions from throughout his career. More music like this HERE
Gentlemen – can you explain the difference between active loudspeaker systems and passive ones? Yes – but nowhere near as well as Mr. Mark Wheeler can. You can re his definitive (well, in my opinion at least) explanations HERE and HERE EDITORIAL NOTE: The opinions expressed in the above post do not necessarily reflect […]
They tell us ….. High-end hi-fi distributor Decent Audio is delighted to announce a new exclusive UK distribution agreement with renowned Danish loudspeaker brand Raidho. On 29th-30th October a selection of Radio’s stunningly ambitious speakers will make their UK debut at this year’s Hi-Fi Show Live in Windsor. Come along and find out what’s being […]
We are told ….. Nils Lofgren was already an iconic name by the time of his 18th birthday having joined the esteemed ranks of canyon rockers Crazy Horse in time to record on Neil Young’s After The Goldrush album in 1970. His appearance fifteen years on in his astonishing solo career finds Lofgren performing magic […]
Gentlemen – what can you tell me about this legendary engineer and was he the guy that built the RM1 preamp? Yes, he is the designer of that legendary unit He struck me as seriously grumpy No way does he want to supply the European market with anything, apparently. He has a most interesting history […]
Dear Colin, I’d buy from you but as far as I can see one4audio. don’t make one – or do you or will you? Anyway, I’m planning on building a JLH class A headphone amplifier but am a bit confused regarding the transformer wiring/connection. The pcb requires 15v-0-15v AC power input. I plan on using […]
Howard, what’s the worst sound you’ve ever heard? Well I guess this is a bit tongue in cheek, right? You want to know about audio makers perhaps? Too many frankly. Especially ones that should have known better. Usually from UK based makers that have just four letters in the names. However, non-audio worst sounds that […]
In conversation earlier this year with a sales manager of one of my suppliers of an audio supply company, as always with this gentleman I’m pleased and delighted to know that his primary driver is not selling product to me, although he does take this seriously, but the sheer love of music. In that curious […]
“I have quad 405-II amp which is 100 watts per channel. When I hooked up Yamaha RX-V3300 home theatre receiver, in stereo mode, wow I loved the sound ! Yamaha is 130 watts per channel. Does anyone know how much power I am getting in stereo model. Is Yamaha big current amp? Does that mean […]
Q: I have an lfd pa2m amp and find there is a hum .any way of stopping this problem?am using audio research ref 2 pre/amp connected by balanced cable but balanced from pre– then balanced cable connects to single ended cable connecting to lfd amp.thank you A: Dr Bews replies: I guess it’s the balanced […]
We are told ….. The Flying Burrito Brothers- White Line Fever – The Record Plant, Hollywood, September 19th,1971 (CD) Following Sneaky Pete’s decision to leave the band in April ’71 for a more lucrative day job as a session player in L.A., Al Perkins was drafted in from Texas band ‘Shiloh’. Their third album ‘The […]
Dear Colin, The Art of Electronics (Horowitz & Hill) 3rd ed… … as DIYers probably already know is now out, only 25 years after the 2nd ed. My copy arrived today. I’m not trained in electronics and make no claim to more than a passing knowledge, but have enjoyed these authors’ style of presentation since […]
Originally published January 2012 I grew up in a household where not a note of classical music was played. I must have heard some at school, but all I remember of music classes was mucking around on a synthesiser playing the Batman theme tune. As a teenager watching telly, I recall humming along to The […]
We are told …. 01 – An Eye For An Eye 02 – Band introduction 03 – Rock It In The Pocket 04 – Oh, Pretty Woman 05 – Have You Heard 06 – You Never Can Be Trusted 07 – Lookin’ For Willie 08 – The Stumble 09 – Howlin’ Moon 10 – My […]
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They tell us ….. Limited edition 7CD Box Set featuring five FM broadcasts from 1975 – 1985 Gene Clark was born in Tipton, MO, in 1944. Clark’s father was an amateur musician with a passion for country music which rubbed off on young Gene; he began learning the guitar at age nine and was soon […]
I received this question. My answer follows. I retrospect, I might have been a bit harsh. But then again ……..? Hi. A well known valve supplier and I have discussed putting (a new valve amplifier line) into production. Given your experiences with valve amplification would you be interested in selling same amps? Well, I think […]