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    RGR Preamp - repair or no repair?

    So, my trusty RGR preamplifier that i have been using in conjunction with an old NAD 5420 cd player and a Sumo Polaris 310 power amplifier, seems to have hit a bump in the road. It powers on and all, but is not passing a signal through to the power amp.  Very soft sound when turning the volume...
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    Boston VR2 or B&W685 S1

    anybody with experience with both have any advice for me??  :BANDW: i could go for the the B&W 685 s1 for about R800.00 more, but this is a bookshelf 2-way, vs the Boston VR2 which is a 3-way floorstander with double the power rating.  :nfi: :nfi: The speakers are to serve as the front left...
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    bose 201v

    Hi folks. Me again. Have any of you had an experience with the bose 201v speakers? I can get a pair for about R2200. Are they worth the money, and would they be a step up from my jamo classic 4 speakers for stereo listening?
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    tannoy mecury vs my current mission setup

    So there's this full tannoy mercury setup for sale. 2 x mx3 2 x mx2 1 x mxc Would this be an upgrade for my current setup Mission 2x m33i 2x mv4 1x m3c2i The tannoy set is on sale for R3k 2nd hand
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    ghost in the machine - juggy pls read

    Ok so now that I have your attention, please can I have some advice too. Peter/Andre has already given me some great advice. -thanks dude So now just want to make sure I have all my bases covered: Situation: Pre and power amp setup connected to a pair of jamo classic 4 speakers. Amp on...
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    upgrade cd player or buy a DAC

    ok, so i've been thinking... i know right - bad idea!  lol so what would be a better idea? upgrading my cheap as dixon dvd player being used as a cd player, or leave as is, and get a dac for more or less similar money if possible? which is going to leave me with a better end result in terms...
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    pioneer pd z84m a good cdp?

    Hi guys. Pls grace me with you expertise on this. Is tha pioneer pd-z84m cd player any good, and worth it at R400.00? Muchos gracias
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    HP microserver vs dual core pc as server or nas

    Hi guys I thought I'd throw this out there and see what feedback I get. Which would be better as a server or NAS The hp microserver so popular on this forum or a Intel dual core e5700 3.0ghz pc with 2gb ddr2 800mhz ram? I can get both for about the same price.  More or less. Looking...
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    mission impossible? a question about lineouts.

    Not that I am currently unhappy with my current setup.  The sound quality and volume from my Denon avr 1911 is great. I ask what I am about to ask for the sake of satisfying that pesky upgrade bug for when it bites again. And I know it will bite again. Considering my avr has no pream lineouts...
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    a good active sub for my setup?

    Hi guys I need your expertise and advice please. I need a golf active sub and have only heard good things about velodyne. I think psb may also be good - not sure. Which other subs should I be considering in the 2k to 3k range?  Its for a room that's about 5m x 4m. I don't mind gently used...
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    where to find velodyne subs

    Hi guys I'm starting to shop around and I want to do my homework on a velodyne sub  who supplies them in cpe? will I be able to get something nice for around R3k or even for my Cambridge amp?
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    100hz vs 24hz

    Hi guys. I'm a bit very confused by this.  Tv's with higher refresh rates are generally considered to be better than there run of the mill refresh rate counterparts (I think) If so, why does it seem that 24hz or fps is the new rage?  Are the 2 measurements the same thing or should 24fps not...
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    Cambridge azur 640A. worthwhile?

    Hi all. What is a good price to pay for a Cambridge azur 640a amp? Is this a good amp?  Anybody with experience of this amp? Kinda have mixed feelings about it. The seller is willing to swap for my Sony ericsson xperia x10i.  oh and where would be a good place to get a speaker switch...
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    possible to mod a denon avr 1911 power supply and outputs?

    Hi. Newbie here so I dnt know if what I'm asking is possible. I understand that this amp has a discreet amp per output channel instead of one amp driving all channels. I also know that the all higher channels driven output doesn't necessarily translate to better performance... I think...
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