The thread starts: Hi all, some time ago I posted a thread to say I would be moving my kit into my conservatory and asking advice about the acoustics. I did receive some advice, and thanks to everyone for that. Now that I’ve actually done the move, it all seems fine except the limitations of […]
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The thread starts: Reading articles about addictions and the diagnostic criteria for defining what an addiction is, I am struck by how many points of a diagnostic chart can be used to evaluate our behavior regarding audio matters. For sure, my long attendance of Naim world and forum has suggested a state of addiction in […]
A rather pleasant change. MORE
FYI: A thread – from a while back – that some might find contains interesting observations, advice and so on. Certainly worth dipping in and out of if you have only a few minutes to spare. Neil / editor in chief MORE
I lived in Manchester in the mid 1990s and looked in the ad paper Loot and saw a Linn Sondek with Lingo and ekos for £50 , I immediately phoned at 9.30am thinking I’d be first in but a caller had already seen it and was on his way to buy, I was gutted for […]
It is only when you look back in the post second world war days that you realise just how important that Hi-Fi is to many of us and how much of a part in modern history and our heritage it is. From the golden age of radio through the advent of the vinyl records, tapes […]
Are they worth it ? They sure do look good when playing tunes, and they are cheap enough. I used to have one on my old Technics system, after a year of having it in the system I boxed it up and stuck it in my loft. It was only 3-4 years later I dragged […]
The thread starts ….. now SME. Ajay Shirke, who is already a major shareholder in Siltech/Crystal Cable and Spendor. But one thing is certain: with Quad, KEF, B&W , Tannoy , Naim and now SME all held in overseas ownership, the first generation of UK audio pioneers has well and truly passed. Continues HERE
I’ve been looking at various items on ebay, valve amps etc, for stupidly low prices. What exactly is the deal with this. Is the price doubled or tripled with import duty? Is the case work filled with pebbles instead of transformers? My head tells me to avoid but am I wrong. There must be some […]
If, as seems to be the common consent, spikes on stands are crucial to getting the best out of loudspeakers in particular and many types of audio equipment in general, why is it that the finest pianos in the most excellent concert halls throughout the World are either on wheels or flat feet i.e. […]
Hello all, I am just starting out in this HI-FI stuff and have a pretty modest budget (prospectively about 5K) for all. Any suggestions as to how funds should be distributed. At this stage, I have no interest in any analog components. Most notably, whether or not it is favorable to splurge on speakers […]
Chucri A. Kardous, MS, PE and Peter B. Shaw, Ph.D. write: As of June 2013, 60% of all mobile subscribers use smartphones—that’s more than 140 million devices. Apple iOS and Google Android platforms account for 93% of those devices [Nielsen, 2013]. Smartphone developers now offer many sound measurement applications (apps) using the devices’ built-in microphone […]
I was reading a thread about a 62,000.00 system. The OP was not sure if he liked it or not. That got me to thinking when it sounds good it is good. yes it can always get better. I started years ago with vintage gear and over the years have worked my way into tubes […]
Whilst the Nagra cdp has returned to its maker to be fixed Mr dealer lent me an Exposure XXII which he had lying around 2nd hand.Plugged it in today, no fancy supports, just using my Audioworks Revive mains lead. At first listening thought it sounded uuh – bloody good. Ok it probably isn’t pulling […]
FYI: A thread – from a while back – that some might find contains interesting observations, advice and so on. Certainly worth dipping in and out of if you have only a few minutes to spare. Neil / editor in chief =========== MORE
Hello Neil. For a second system I need a high quality used amplifier for a max budget of £375. I am using bookshelf Tannoy speakers and digital streaming. What do you suggest? Go for a Meridian 551 if you can find one. Terrific build quality, high reliability, easily serviced and a minor classic. Look to […]
There are fantastic pre-owned bargains out there. We all know this. That said, many budget-end enthusiasts just don’t know to what extent the system components work well together – if at all! In short – is there system synergy? Who knows? I do! Hi. I’m Howard Popeck – features editor. Truthfully … I get bigger […]