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Hate to say I told you so, but it seems all the latest albums are still being released on CD.....but at six times the price. Is this all that streaming did for physical media, that is inflate the prices? Wasn't this the plan from the start? Anyone know where we can still buy new releases on CD...

Does anybody know who the Bang and Olufsen Service or Repair Agents are in South Africa? I need a button cell replacement on a pair of Beoplay E8 earbuds. Preferably in Pretoria or Johannesburg area. Thank you.

Anyone for a four million rand CD player....? https://www.whathifi.com/news/goldmund-announces-eidos-reference-sacd-player-yours-for-pound175000?utm_content=whathifi&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

Hi if there is anyone comming from the Melkbosstrand area back to Pretoria in the next couple of weeks I would really appreciate it if you can help me with a lift for 4 lego sets. Thank you, Morne

As I suspected just a false narrative by the record industry..... http://www.radiosurvivor.com/2019/10/09/no-vinyl-records-arent-outselling-cds-do-the-math/?fbclid=IwAR08ZX77hp7Z18rwpBhImD_6ejNJno2XP57OaHloV-Y5I9IGJF0sRu8ZUHE

Very interesting read on MQA: MQA: A Review of controversies, concerns, and cautions https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/mqa-a-review-of-controversies-concerns-and-cautions-r701/

I never thought I'd find myself in the vinyl section....kind of like watching porn, hoping someone won't see me  :giggle: Anyway I ran out of things to do with my grandfathers vinyl collection... Just kidding...... I have these original pressings including Pink Floyd's debut album, The...

Here goes, and this is only my opinion based on my experiences, and I do hope Francois weighs in here because I remember him having a post a while back about what the budget would likely be for a good system. Because I am so passionate about audio, i have owned many systems, met many dealers...

The new CD player by MBL Nobil line N31 Now available for R300 000.00

https://www.stereophile.com/content/what-difference-wire-makes?fbclid=IwAR1cZkz6FMczXre1eDbFqK0A78w7TDlHdP0EHFZUZmQrSIXJMnyIVujDgiU I found this an interesting read. Enjoy  :thumbs:

The parent company to Denon, Marantz and Polk Audio, looks likely to add Bowers & Wilkins to its portfolio: https://www.whathifi.com/news/bowers-and-wilkins-set-to-be-acquired-by-sound-united

B&W have taken control back of the company after EVA almost ran it in to the ground and haphazardly sold Class? ......as was predicted. https://www.audioholics.com/news/bowers-wilkins-take-back-control-of-company

What's the best way to buy new CD's? I see them readily available on Amazon but they don't ship to South Africa does anyone know why and how to get around this?

To all the millinials on the forum, you need to chill and let the "Oom" rant on how he sees things and then I would love to hear your sugesstions, since I don't see why we can't have it all (except vinyl, I cannot in good conscience say vinyl is any good ..... If you love vinyl you need not read...

Interesting article on the effects off music on the human body and mind...

What in your opinion is the best piece of audio equipment that you currently own or owned for the price you paid (at any price point) given the performance you received that you would consider a bargain having maybe moved on to equipment many times more expensive only to realise just how good...

Hi everyone with all the 4K and Hi Res  streaming in "real time" being recommended via subscription service I am still not convinced to take the plunge despite having the means to do so. I mostly download Hi Res Tracks and 'stream' them off-line or directly from my LAN to my DAC or to my home...

Time to get rid of that old pesky 8K TV and get the latest 16K: https://www.whathifi.com/news/now-you-can-have-a-dollar1-million-16k-sony-crystal-led-display-in-your-home

Hi all, I hope I can post this here? Anyone going to the beach soon? I am looking for someone that can bring me a CD disk/album from a friend staying in Margate, back to me in Pretoria and I will collect it from you. I would really appreciate it. Thanks Morne

Not sure if everyone is aware, but we have a celebrity in the making in our midst, one of our own forum members Nimrod and his wife has started their own Youtube channel called "The Audio Couple"  Let's show them some support: https://youtu.be/L--Zdi8vDEA