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What people need to remember is that  before the second world war, Japan was more powerful than China and Japan even colonized  a large part of China.  Now China is the send most powerful world economic power and Japan is the third. historically,Spain has won over  England,the Romans have won...

I have been away from the forum for quite a while and learned with profound shock about the untimely passing of Guillaume (William in English) . I only learned with profound shock of his passing away when i visited vynil Junkie! last WEEK. Guillaume had been at my my place a month or two...

I have used the following brands: 1) Sovteks; 2) GEC NOS 6550s 3) EAT  (They are not cheap) 4) Phillips ECG  NOS Sonically, i have found that the GECs and Phillips sound similar in my amp. This version of the Phillips, however was designed for military use and has lasted very long, more than...

Members. I have a dilemma.  During the early eighties (1982 , i think) i borrowed a set of pioneer  headphones from a friend. When listening to the track "One for the vine"by Genesis, on the Wind and Wuthering" album,  i could discern a clear separation of instruments in the sound. Since then, i...

Hi Wim. I also use valves amps  when listening on vinyl but I do listen to both solid state amps  and valve amps when playing cds CD. Do you mind to share with me via PM the model number of the valve amp that you bought in CT so that I can also arrange an audition.

My favourite band / song changes all the time and depends on my mood. For example: 1) Favourite psychedelic rock lead guitarist: Jimi Hendrix. ( Jimi Hendrix Experience) 2) Favourite progressive rock bassist: Chris Squires. (Yes) 3) Favourite progressive rock song: Supper is  ready ( Genesis)...

Great man. I just felt that I need to acknowledge your dedication and professionalism. Thank you very much again. Yes I am still enjoying my t/table.

A few moons ago I mentioned on this forum that my TT had fallen of the shelf and the Tonearm had been damaged. I was then advised by an expert that I will not name that the tone arm could not be repaired and I should replace the OL with a Rega RB 250. I then purchased the RB 250 through the same...

Genesis - Watcher of the skies, The musical box

I have a JVC A-X5 that is still working well. 2 x 70 wpc. Nice Japanese amp from the 70s.

Solitude Black Sabbath Solitude  by Black Sabbath My name it means nothing My fortune is less My future is shrouded in dark wilderness Sunshine is far away, clouds linger on Everything I possessed now they are gone, they are gone, they are gone...???????...

Thanks. I will give it a go

Thanks. I note that the company that sell the kit is based in Cape Town and is probably closed  due to the lock down.

This an interesting topic given what we are facing. Can you please share your recipe . What is the percentage of alcohol i the  brew. I was browsing the web for a method of making a home-made brew and my progress came to a stand still because i do not know how to make a bottle airlock.

Yes I am speaking to him.