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  1. Francois

    Trusted TV Repair

    Hi everyone, I searched a bit but cant find a FIRM repair shop/guy recommendation for LCD TV's. I have a 4K Samsung that died, had it repaired and dead again. Anyone you had good experience with ? Im in Roodepoort Johannesburg
  2. Francois

    Tascam BR20 Restoration....

    Though Ill share a little project me and Charles Gilchrest (CHAS) embarked on..... We each have 4. He even changes the screws, every bearing.....and the paint job is incredible!! :eek::eek::D Here are 1st two.... more to follow later (Grey and a violent orange)
  3. Francois

    LF: Magnoval 9 pin and Octal sockets. Chassis mount

    Hi everyone, Looking for some sockets. About 16 x 9pin Magnoval and 16 Octal, all chassis mount please ? I can easily order overseas but the $90 shipping more than price of the sockets
  4. Francois

    Arrogant Pr..ck

    Check this conversation from Facebook Marketplace.... Gosh Francois · Original power cables You created this group You aren't connected to 1 member You named the group Francois · Original power cables. You sent Hi, is this available? How many do you have ? Thurs 07:03 Mungoh How many you...
  5. Francois

    Schalk Havenga

    I see we already have an update thread, than you! In short, they removed a tumor below his "mantelvlies". He went in for another operation today. I received a message from him this morning. He was offering me an incredible deal on something very personal to him to help pay for the operation...
  6. Francois

    Schalk (Valve Audio) fund

    As I said in the General section, Schalk is in SERIOUS condition and needed another operation today (Sunday). I have managed to deposit more than 50% of the operation costs. His medical is completely depleted. Reason for the post: Schalk is a legend on the forum and has ALWAYS gone the extra...
  7. Francois

    iFi STOCK - Some discounts and landed prices.

    I got in a HUGE shipment last week, and Im selling the Version 1 stock at a further 10% off. Location Roodepoort. Ship anywhere.
  8. Francois

    BIG TT restoration

    Hi everyone, Dont know if someone would be interested, but this will be a SLOW and maybe slightly expensive restore. It will involve few candidates, but for now Im starting at [1]. Why am I sharing it ? Well I have a serious fetish for TT although a listen to an LP maybe once a month. Yeah I...
  9. Francois

    833 Valve Amplifier build

    Okay, lets start slowly. WHY ? 1. The Wavac 833 is $129k-329k  :faint: 2. The cheapest is the MingDa at $18k DEALER cost for a pair. 3. Alan Hobkirk always wanted to design and build one 4. I never built an amp before, so lets start with this, its an easy circuit 5. I CANNOT bear to build...
  10. Francois

    iFi - ZEN Streamer - This IS a giant killer

    The iFi ZEN Streamers have arrived Friday  :Whoohoo: I have contacted everyone that gave me a cell number. There are a few left. PM me anytime to reserve one. Price R7300 And PLEASE drop remarks on the thread, I dont mind positive or negative Try THIS for specifications!! Two...
  11. Francois

    iFi - Nano BL DAC's - SALE

    Brand new units Reason for selling - They simply not moving as fast as the ZEN's They are VERY good. Sound quality IS slightly better than the ZEN's No, its not discontinued  :D R2900, my landed cost. 4 Units available. Shipping : Of course Warranty : New so 1 year Location: Roodepoort...
  12. Francois

    iFi - June/July releases

    Beneath the unassuming casework sits some serious horsepower in terms of both technologies and components:Powerful 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex microprocessorUSB and S/PDIF interfaces regulated by femto-precision GMT clock to eradicate jitterActive Noise Cancellation II and iPurifier technologies...
  13. Francois

    LF Transmitter valves (transformers)

    Im saddling a wild stallion here.... But I have Alan Hobkirk guiding me and will design the amplifier (s) amongst other things. Aim: A 90W-300X 1/2 tube amplifier like the Top MingDa/KR Audio/Line Magnetic. For 10x less than the $45000-$120000 asking price. Yes it VERY dangerous. It is...
  14. Francois

    iFi - May releases and sale

    Hi, Little bit of a sale: Location Roodepoort. Ill courier anytime. The items are NEW as Im the distributor/importer. If you look at the AWARDS you will be shocked. Possibly the company with the MOST rewards the past 3 years! :notworthy: IFI Nano Black Label: Was R4400, now...
  15. Francois

    Lets talk about sh..t

    Time to RAVE lets start with this: Ill highlight the contradicting words... Cheap Blank Record & Tape, Buy Quality Consumer Electronics Directly from China Suppliers:Wholesale 1 Pcs [/color]Rare[color=red] MaxMX 60 Minutes Authentic Metal ... NOTHING comes from China, cheap and ORIGINAL...
  16. Francois

    Insane Tech, Insane Price...but WOW

    Just HAD to share this: [/size] [/size]SPECIFICATIONS [/size]Driver complement:1.10-inch diamond coated Beryllium tweeter (x1)6-inch Gen 8 Magico Nano-Tec cone with Aluminum honeycomb core (x1)11-inch Gen 8 Magico Nano-Tec cones with Aluminum honeycomb core (x2)15-inch Gen 8 Magico Nano-Tec...
  17. Francois

    Demon dealer....not

    Cary SLI80 issue I said I?ll give feedback here on the demon dealer selling on a second hand piece of kit that ?experts? claimed was faulty and vast ideas was put forth that almost included crucifixion.  :giggle: Ok here was the solution Said demon dealer said a STEREO headphone jack need...
  18. Francois

    Triton Workstation Madness! R25000 for all!

    90% totally unused.... worth R80k+ if you buy new JHB, Roodepoort R25k for everything Shipping: Buyers cost 1 x Circular SAW workstation 2 x Router tables 1 x Circular SAW 3 x Routers (All 3 models in pics) 2 x Jaws/Clamp XXL 2 x Stands MSA200 2 x Biscuit Jointer 2 x Finger Jointer XL...
  19. Francois

    Stupid Advice

    So I have a client  with an Cary SLI-80 amplifier. In the amp is a set of brand set Shuguang (Tested TWICE now by a very good CT valve builder and a AVO163 by experienced ) measures 100-105% So now we have some "CLUB" member telling the guy "Chinese" valves are causing the 0mA bias current ...
  20. Francois

    iFi stirs magic with the release of the new NEO iDSD

    The amazing iFi NEO iDSD now available for order. This is going to be a giant killer like its bigger brother the iDSD PRO. Why ? Simply the use of the Burr-Brown DAC's. An extremely smooth detailed DAC chip. The Rolls-Royce of DACs. Superb connectivity and every format you could need for the...
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