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  1. ish

    Request for assistance from a sound engineer

    Good day all. I have a request from an organization , which I belong to, which is writing a book on the history of Merebank in Durban. We are having a fund raising rock concert in a hall and we require assistance from someone knolowedgable in acoustics / sound engineering to assist on...
  2. ish

    Lithium Ion Battery Question

    Apologies if my questions have been answered before. I may have missed the thread My solar powered system consists of 7 x 415 w panels, a 5 Kva inverter and 2 x 5Kwh batteries Firstly, what is a recommended percentage discharge to balance lifespan against electricity cost saving? Mine is set to...
  3. ish

    Glycol Supplier in Midrand area

    Morning All. I need to refill my solar geyser and I am looking for a supplier of glycol ( I think it would be propelyne) in Midrand area. I live in Sunninghill and would prefer not to have to travel far from home. Or if someone could recommend a reliable service person to do the work. I have...
  4. ish

    Looking for laptop

    I am looking for a laptop for my wife who will need Word and EXCEL only. preferably a very small one. Regards Ish
  5. ish

    Chamfered corners

    Question for the acoustics experts. Does a room with chamfered corners reduce or obviate the need for bass traps? Ish
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    Is the Price Right?

    Please have a look at the quote below and let me know if the price looks right and if anyone recommends any changes. Thank you Ish Item Description: Unit _ Total 1   Sunsynk 5 kw hybrid inverter (parallel type)                                           1           24 570,0        24 570,00 2...
  7. ish

    House alarm specialist

    I need recommendations Lon an alarm installer preferably in Midrand area Thank you in advance Ish
  8. ish

    TV wall unit suggestions

    So I would like to install a TV unit and i welcome any suggestions. I looked at the "Floating" wall units and i do not like the TV protruding forward of the woodwork . instead  I want to have the TV flush with the wood panel by cutting out the exact size of the TV. Has anyone tried this as a...
  9. ish

    Tube usage hours question

    When stating hours a tube has been used do you include the time your amplifier is switched on without playing music? Maybe a silly question. Ish
  10. ish

    LF KT88 Tubes

    Looking for 4  X.    KT88's Let me know what you  have. Some advice from anyone with experiences with these tubes is welcome. I will use them in a Beard P100 amp. Ish
  11. ish

    Diagonal speaker placement

    So has anyone tried a diagonal listening position in a rectangular room? My Room is a converted single garage and acoustics as well as space is a problem. Any thoughts? Ish
  12. ish

    Raspberry Pi for Disadvantaged Comunity

    Good day all A friend of mine is involved in youth development amongst a host of other community initiatives. He is supplying Raspberry  Pi units to a youth education drive,  He buys them  from RS components If any of you want to build and supply cheaper than RS Components please let me know. I...
  13. ish

    Pasta making machine recommendations

    As the topic suggests, I need some advice on a home use pasta machine. I don't now what my budget should be for a decent brand but from  my search results I would imagine under R1000. Regards Ish
  14. ish

    Computer Chess Software

    I am looking for a chess app to download on to my android phone. Any recommendations? Ish
  15. ish

    LF . Foucault's Pendulum- Umberto Eco

    As the title suggests. Anyone who  has a copy and is willing to sell please let me know. Ish
  16. ish

    Surveyors

    Just curious to find out if there are any surveyors on the forum. Ish
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    Advice on driver surrounds

    Apologies if this has been answered before. Is there anything that can be applied to the woofer surrounds of a speaker to protect them from degrading? I managed to remove the grill off my Apogge Centaur Minor speakers,  thanks to the suggestion of fellow forumites on another post. I see that...
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    Vacuum Tubes running at different temperatures

    Can someone tell me if the output of a tube will affect the heat generated by yhe tube. So I have 3 pairs if input tubes viz. ECC 81 , ECC 82 and ECC 83. The ECC83 was measured at 61% while the others were above 70%. I noticed that the 83s are much cooler to the touch than the other valves. ...
  19. ish

    Sophia Electric tubes

    https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/sophia-electric-el34-st-kt88-s/ Would any traders on the forum import these? Seems like they are very good. Most of the technical jargon  flew past me. Ish
  20. ish

    One for a Wish List

    https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2020/07/12/stenheim-alumine-2-loudspeakers-review/
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