All styles served here! I know opinion is divided, but as a fence-sitting digital cabling sceptic should I buy a modestly priced (up to £50) cable just to be on the safe side? If your viewpoint is “Why don’t you try listening to one ?” can anyone recommend a dealer who will give me 30 […]
Month: March 2020
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Forgive me for using the term “soul” because I don’t mean it in a disrespectful or religious manner – but for lack of a better term – I mean a life of its own. I think we all agree machines have personalities and they invoke feelings and emotions in us and for many they can […]
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Hi, I would like to know if anybody here ever used Nikko amps and pre amps? If so, how would you classified its quality and sound? Does is stand up to todays electronics? The reason for my question is because there aren’t to much info out there. What I do know is Nikko is no […]
Anonymous writes: This may invoke some negative criticism though i am willing to take it on the chin. I write of a personal experience that may or may not have been experienced in the past by others. About six years ago i was given the cold shoulder by friends of many years standing. At the […]
Paul McGowan writes: People don’t change, but circumstances do. It’s always interesting to me when I hear someone wring their hands and point out that people aren’t the way they used to be. They’ve changed. I think typical of what you might hear is something like this: They no longer appreciate good music. They’re perfectly […]
Hi, I just came across your web site. Great resource. I have been a fan of Stax for many year. Got my first Lambda and SRD-7SB back in mid to late 80’s. I still have my original Lambda’s, a pair of Gamma’s a pair of SR-40’s a pair of SR-30 with 2x SRD-4’s and 2xSRD-7SB’s. […]
When news broke that Sony is set to cease production of MiniDisc stereo systems, most people’s reaction was ‘you mean they still made those?’ David Crookes looks at other gadgets that refuse to die. MORE
Looking to try an Acrylic platter on my Systemdek 11x – I’ve seen options from 10mm (same as original glass platter) up to 20mm. Is thicker better? Going bigger than 10mm would mean spending more but also investing in a VTA adjuster for my RB250 so opinions on whether it’s worth it would be appreciated. […]
How can fuses possibly make a difference? I’m in no way an expensive cable believer, but I do think you need to find something fit for purpose. A fuse is basically a few mm of thin tin wire, so how and why do these sell, and for so much! [TL: moderating comment: it is […]
Paul McGowan writes: In our comments section of PS Tracks magazine I mentioned how we in the high-end got what we bargained for when we chose the lowest price over service and advice. I thought it would make a good post on its own. Dealers have always discounted. Even back in the days of famous […]
“…. but please don’t think that buying online means you can have something for a weeks w@nk and then return for a full refund………….” MORE
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The thread starts: Picked up a used koetsu rosewood signature last week for £600. It was advertised as in excellent condition and had been given a clean bill of health from a dealer. The cart arrived and the bodywork and cantilever are in excellent condition but the diamond is very worn, and it sounds poor. […]
Paul McGowan writes: This subject is actually very interesting because this class of amplification device is at the core of almost everything in audio today and while simple on the surface, there’s lots to know. Therefore I will break this up into a bunch of little posts to help you assimilate the info one day […]
Paul McGowan Perhaps the best audio experience you could have would be to drag your stereo system to the original concert hall where a particular recording was made, setup on the same stage and play the recording back. You would be sitting in your favorite seat in the concert hall and the sound would be […]
The d’appalito designs are unique in speaker topology and often popular amongst designers. Why do they exist, what do they accomplish, and how do they work? Watch Now Paul McGowan
Gentlemen. I read your website with great interest and will do so again. I find there is a great gulf between having an interest in HiFi and the actual purchasing process which can be time consuming and frustrating, your approach bridges that divide and long may you continue. Thank you for your kind comments. Yours, […]