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  1. HOTaljaard

    Wiim mini streamer question

    Im thinking of getting the WiiM mini streamer. Does anybody know if the optical out on the WiiM would be good to use on a 1990s Theta DS Pro prime DAC? https://skyfiaudio.com/products/theta-digital-ds-pro-prime-d-a-processor-dac-digital-to-analog-converter
  2. HOTaljaard

    Matching pre amp with power amp

    How does one match a power amps input sensitivity with pre amps output voltage? If the power amp has an input sensitivity of O.5v what should the output voltage be on the pre? The same? Less? More?
  3. HOTaljaard

    Washing machine brands

    Our 7kg LG washing machine broke down after 14 years. When it comes to washing machines is there a "better" brand? Choices I have is: LG Samsung Hi Sense Bosch Defy AEG Siemens SMEG
  4. HOTaljaard

    Mr Klipsch's letter 1984

    interesting reading
  5. HOTaljaard

    Wit kant

  6. HOTaljaard

    Spin Clean washer fluid

    Where can I order Spin Clean washer fluid? E-Phiphany is sold out. Mr Vinyl also doesn't have it on their website anymore.
  7. HOTaljaard

    FS - Media (CD/DVD/LP/Games) The Gathering vinyl release

    Remember the 80s goth band from South Africa called The Gathering? They are releasing for the first time a full length lp. But they need pre-orders to secure the release. R450 per copy. Email [email protected] to order. A little teaser:
  8. HOTaljaard

    DHL question

    Does DHL deliver a package from abroad directly to a physical address in the same manner as a courier would? Or does it go to the Post Office where you need to collect it?
  9. HOTaljaard

    Mono button

    What is the function of a mono button on an integrated amp (in my case the NAD 3020A) and when would one use it? When playing mono records? Or when wanting to listen to Stereo records in mono?
  10. HOTaljaard

    MrStylus

    Anyone ever ordered from the following website?: Excellent prices. https://mrstylus.com/en/
  11. HOTaljaard

    Can it be cleaned?

    I have this old lp that visually would grade VG+ or even slightly better. So visually there are no damage. However it plays with crackle. Ive cleaned it but without success and the crackle is still there. Can lps like this be saved?
  12. HOTaljaard

    Roger Waters Re-Records Dark Side of the Moon

    https://www.neptunepinkfloyd.co.uk/roger-waters-re-records-dark-side-of-the-moon
  13. HOTaljaard

    Dark Side of the moon 50th Anniversary

    https://www.neptunepinkfloyd.co.uk/dark-side-of-the-moon-50th-anniversary-box-set-announced
  14. HOTaljaard

    Question about Aramex global shopper

    How does tax work? If i wanted to order something online from the US but I supply the Aramex address for delivery wouldn't sales tax be applied? The Aramex address is obviously a local address in the US which will make it look like a local sale?
  15. HOTaljaard

    Good practice electricity outage protection

    Question for the guys that have knowledge of electricity. Is it a good thing to switch of supply at the main switch (at the DB) during an outage? The aim being i think to avoid damage once the power goes back on. Due to the possibility of a sudden surge perhaps? And how long after power is back...
  16. HOTaljaard

    The last Boer War survivor

    https://samilhistory.com/2022/12/10/a-glass-of-brandy-in-the-morning/
  17. HOTaljaard

    Sansui AU-555 problem

    The unit has a background hiss/rustle (note it is not a crackle). The noise is not there if it is used as power amp only. (for instance using my Nad as the pre amp). It does not change with volume or source. It is slightly more pronounced on the right channel. Obviously with the music playing it...
  18. HOTaljaard

    where to buy?

    Where does one buy cartridges in South Africa? there is Turntable Guy, ProAudio, Mr Vinyl, but where else? I am seeing Ortofon, Hana, AT, Sumiko, Rega, but what about all the other brands? It just seems to me that our choice is very limited.
  19. HOTaljaard

    an old article on valves

    Taken from High Fidelity (a US based magazine) dated August 1961.
  20. HOTaljaard

    Bluetooth receiver

    I have never streamed music before but all I would like to do is get the music from my phone to my amplifier via AUX inputs. Would prefer not to spend more than a R1000. Takealot offers this: https://www.takealot.com/logitech-bluetooth-audio-adaptor/PLID32732283 Any advice /suggestions would...
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