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https://www.nytimes.com/puzzles/vertex This is more for the reel-reel guys, but enjoyable anyway! Please let me know if you can work out which make and model it depicts! This will keep you busy for a few minutes. If you can't access the page directly, consider trying their cut-rate $1 per...

https://www.nytimes.com/puzzles/vertex Please let me know if you can work out which make and model it depicts! This will keep you busy for a few minutes. If you can't access the page directly, consider trying their cut-rate $1 per month subscription offer for 6 months. I love doing their...

I know many of you know lots about LiFePO4 batteries - so you can skip this whole article - except if you find factual errors or information in it that needs updating... But for a newbie like me, this article explained a lot. (all i must find out now is how to see battery cycles on the...

Rainy weather and my solar system I recently had a PV/inverter/battery system installed. It was duly commissioned and started working. The next day the wet weather started: over the last 15 days up here in Jo’burg, we have had over 200mm rain, only 2 half-sunny days and 13 days of medium to...

Oooh , I have tried all the wines from the "Newcomer Winery of the Year 2023" awarded by Platters to Trade Winds Wines. They only make two wines so that was not so difficult! Finding them was a bit trickier as the brand is almost brand new (just over 18 months old!), but my local Norman...

Hi all, I tried to login to Carbonite last week - its been a while'so I wanted to change my password. Gave me a new requirement for 2 step verification, but I cant do that without changing my password. And I can change my password without the two step verification! I sent an email to them, but...

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Hi all, I found this circuit diagram in some old papers. I made these for myself in the 1980's I think. Sadly, I sold the speakers along time ago, but perhaps this diagram will help someone. JayJay

Fascinating article https://tidal.com/magazine/article/jazz-in-south-africa/1-77540

Hi all, Anybody remember which car sold in ZA had a McIntosh radio / six-CD player, amp, twelve speakers and a sub  as standard? Spoiler: scroll down a bit for my answer Subaru Legacy 3.0R and 2.0GT and 2,5GT-B (from model year 2006-2009)

Hi guys, My desktop was working perfectly yesterday lunchtime. Then I took a break for lunch and when I came back and tried to wake it up  from standby (wiggle mouse/press any key on keyboard) nothing happened. Pressing power button - ditto. Power from wall all OK. I'm situated in JHB near the...

Anybost else having huge delays with their wine deliveries? Ordered wine from Alvi's Drift on 15 May 2020, still waiting for delivery! Apparently the courier people have outsourced to other courier people who have outsourced to other courier people , and so on, so they can't even trace progress...

Had a lekker time last night with a few mates. Anyone else got stuck in massive 5 lane roadblock N1 S just before N1/N3/M1 split on the way home?

Hi all Looking for a laptop with pretty strong spec. Son needs it for work, studying (actuarial science) and programming and data analysis - and more than likely a bit of gaming! Budget up to R15k. JHB area, so can collect within PWV area. Thanks, JayJay

Does anybody have one of these heaters in their houses anymore? I have some documentation from 1971 when the model 505 was installed  in my house by the previous owners. These were Australian heaters and were pretty popular in South Africa, and were considered upmarket compared to the...

Does anyone have any of this fellow's equipment? He seems to be quite a controversial figure in the States' audio fora - but the centre channel that I have performs brilliantly even though it looks kinda weird. JayJay

Hi all, Wife and I have decided to build a new kitchen. We're not clever enough to use a software based 3D planner - and to help us experiment with layouts and so on, where can I get some metric graph paper that is on plastic - "graph plastic"? Then I can cut out different appliances/floor...

Hi, Anyone know where Alan is? He hasn't answered PMs or Whatsapp messages for two weeks now. Hope he's OK. JayJay

If you feel you're missing out out on a bit of respect from your mates based on your present set of cans, it's time to spend a bit of serious money.... http://www.stereo.net.au/news/hear-sennheisers-75000-dollar-headphones-at-the-melbourne-hifi-show

11h30 to 16h30 at all Turn 'n Tender steakhouses - to celebrate their 40th birthday. We went to the Illovo branch on Friday - all the guys ordered two each and stuffed themselves. Good food and cold beers and incredible price - what a killer combo!!!!!!!!! No bookings, and while stocks last...