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    Wow some vintage hifi looked great!

    Wish some of this was still easily attainable https://instagram.com/hifi_synth_collection_ironman?igshid=1l2s5cprooyxi
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    Vanessa Fernandez - Use Me

    Hi Discovered her a while ago, just didn't have the means to buy her record at the time, but now I see someone posed her music on youtube Here but I'm gone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_zlbFXFB0s I love you more than you'll ever know https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrXryY6jRY The voice...
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    Turntable Shopping Advice

    Hi Vinyl experts I'm looking for a TT to dip my toes into vinyl... for home audio use, looking for something that is pretty decent and will be for a while, sounds good without too much fiddling. I can get an almost new SL1200-MKII for almost the same price as a Pioneer PLX-1000 right now...
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    Acoustic guitar - Does this track just make your system sound great?

    Hi Everyone Stumbled upon this track, sounds awesome on anything I throw it at, even my laptop speakers. Found it on iTunes and bought it. Nils Lofgren - Keith don't go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6_B1AB9nu8&index=8&list=PLD_r4QEY8iMgxn6upA9_csXRyoiMkII5a Know of any other artists or...
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    Purchasing from MiniDSP on Monday morning

    Hi I'm purchasing a MiniDSP 2x4 Balanced on Monday morning, if anyone on JHB is interested in a purchase from MiniDSP, perhaps we can split shipping cost? Or if someone has a MiniDSP 2x4 Balanced they're willing to part with.. Mods, if this is in the wrong place, pls. feel free to move this...
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    Linkwitz Lab LXMini Build

    Hi Not sure how I came across the Linkwitz Lab website, but the LXMini's looked like an easy and interesting (perhaps not WAF approved) build. Also saw some good reviews on them, so while I was away on business in the US, I snapped up the oppotrunity to get the kit from Madisound whilst saving...
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    Help needed from a RCD-965BX / RR-901 owner in JHB

    Hi Everyone Bought a Rotel RCD-965BX without the remote, so I'm looking for someone who is willing to lend me a RR-901 for about 10mins to program a universal remote, name your beer of choice :dop: Or if you happen to have a RR-901 lying around doing nothing.... Thanks very much!
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    SEAS Drivers

    Hi Are there any local agents for SEAS drivers? Thanks
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    Which brand of AVR if audio capabilty is more important than bells & whistles

    Hi I'm need to replace my Rotel RSP-1068, its served me well but its time move on. Haven't got much experience with different AVR's, sticking to Rotel seems like a good choice, however it seems like they're behind on digital tech side of things. What would you recommend if audio capability...
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    Wood Planing Service

    Hi I have a crate of raw wood that was brought from China by my grandfather some 40 - 50 years ago, been moved around from house to house until it ended up in storage. Not sure what type of wood it is, but I'd like to do something with it. Sanded it with an orbital with 60 grit just to clean it...
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    Any minidisc fans out there

    Hi Just wondering if anyone on this forum is into minidisc. I was getting into it years ago until we were burgled and the bugger ran off with my Sony MZ-R35... So i may have some blanks (and some other discs that were recorded to only once) you may be interested in.
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    Sony tape stuff

    Hi Anyone come across this tape deck? My dad brags that he hand luggage'd it all the way from Hong Kong back in the day Sony TC-161SD Needs new belts, old ones are loose now Let take a look at the belts inside And there's this reel-reel thing as well Have manual and service manual for...
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    McIntosh MC2105 & C26

    Lying unused the in the garage for a couple years... Last time I used it was when I was a teen who didn't know much about audio, with huge technics speakers blaring the beginning and flight scenes Top Gun played via laserdisc. Still working to this day... watching the VU meters when playing...
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    4,8,16 Ohm Speaker Taps

    Hi Whats the reason for the multiple speaker taps for 4, 8, 16Ohm speakers? Can you do damage using a 4ohm speaker on the 8ohm taps, just wondering cause a 4 ohm speaker needs more current than a say an 8 ohm speaker to drive, what effect does that have on the electronics? I read somewhere...
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    Just blown away

    Hi After battling with a loudish hum in both channels, had a look under the bonnet and found some bad caps which was to be expected for the age of the amp, but alas, replaced these bad caps and its much happier These were the worst ones Hooked up, crossed fingers and hoped I didn't blow up...
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    New Speakers - DIY or not

    Hi I hungry to replace an existing pair of ML Aerius i's that I've had for a long time, I think the panels are in need of replacement now. I've listened to a pair of Electromotions and a briefly to a pair of B&W CM9's and I'm curious as to what DIY speaker combo would be in the ballpark as...
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    Getting started with vinyl... yet another one

    Hi Since these black Frisbees seem to be more readily available, i'm keen to give it a try. I'm busy getting all the bits together, looked in my dads garage and discovered an old dusty Sony TTS-3000 turntable with a SME 3012 SII tonearm.  :clap: I've also uncovered a new still boxed Linn LP12...
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    Skullcandy Aviator

    Hi Skullcandy?? blah... I would have never thought I'd buy a pair of Skullcandy's, but a recent special came up and I got them much cheaper than you would in the stores. Before buying them, I did manage to have a listen to them at the HP store in Sandton City through my phone, I thought they...
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    Is EQ cheating?

    Hi While I love the HD-800's and how they perform brilliantly with well recorded music in certain genres, its annoying that its really unforgiving on badly recorded music. For that type of music, I prefer to add a bit of EQ, a little more bass, a little less treble and I'm still very happy. I...
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    Head-Fi Journey

    Hi So i've been a lurker for a while, time to change that. It all started about 6 years ago with the classic CMOY, here's my version of it... well it needs some TLC anyway. I was just getting into it, ran sennheiser CX300's and HD497's off it for a very short while Then I got a pair of...
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