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    Gas vs. Induction Hobs

    I'd like to replace my electric hob with a gas hob, however I have to move my stove isolator to get CoC. I was told that my stove isolator needs to be blanked off and moved 20cm to the side of the hob*. It's currently 20cm above my electric hob. Moving the isolator to the side is going to be a...
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    Pricing Assistance - Kimber Kable 8PR

    I have some unused Kimber Kable 8PR that I'd like to sell. I got it in a bundle deal a while ago so I'm not sure about pricing. What would be a fair price for a stereo pair, 1.6m, and terminated with bananas for biwiring? I should add that the bananas are rather nice (firm). See pics below.
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    How it's made - AV Edition

    I quite enjoy watching videos which give insight into the factories and processes involved in the manufacture/design of AV components. I've gone through my Youtube history and pulled a few such videos, which I've provided below. Please share any interesting videos you've come across (I say...
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    Perspex/plexiglass display cases

    Anyone know where reasonably priced display cases can be sourced/made in SA? I have a few 1/18 diecast models I'd like to put on display. I don't plan on getting any more  so a large display case wouldn't be ideal. I've seen Autoart cases and they look kinda cheap. Also not that easy to find in...
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    Drop x Panda

    Anyone keen on the Drop x Panda? It's on Indiegogo over here https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/drop-x-thx-panda-headphones#/ The early bird price is tempting (add about R2-2.5k extra to get to our landed price). I'm a bit apprehensive about the warranty (since it has electronics built-in), and...
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    USB to SPDIF interface

    I'm looking for suggestions on a decent and cheap (<R2000) USB to SPDIF interface, or a solution to an issue with my mobo's (Z390 Aorus Pro) optical output. The issue is that but I get random clicks/pops in Chrome when using the optical output on my mobo. However, the issue disappears when I...
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    Simple Kitchen Tricks, Tips, and Cheats

    Thought we could share some simple tricks of the trade (preferably not recipes) in this thread. Something I learned recently is to use mayonnaise rather than butter/oil to sear beef and lamb. It works really well after cooking meat in the sous vide or frying on medium heat. You get a wonderful...
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    Impossible Burger

    Has anyone had an Impossible Burger in Gauteng? If so, where did you try it and how did it taste? I'm a meat eater but I'd like to try it out to see what the fuss is about.  If you haven't heard of it, have a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ragC7kajQPw
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    QuadHands - Helping Hands

    Not sure if this is the right place for this. I had to solder some cables/components this weekend and found it to be a mighty frustrating task. Fortunately, I managed to find my QuadHands in storage and could complete the task effortlessly with it. I found the difference so stark that I thought...
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    Studio speakers

    I'm in the market for desktop computer speakers and studio monitors seem like a great option. Is there a particular pro audio store in Gauteng which I should visit, i.e. one which offers great service, advice, and demos (like HFX)? Furthermore, is it possible to demo studio monitors at home or...
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    Wooden window frames

    It's time to give my wooden window frames and garage doors some TLC. After sanding them down, what would be the best product to apply to protect them from the elements? I would ideally like something which doesn't result in the windows gluing themselves together for the next few months. Next...
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    Audio Science Review

    I quite enjoy reading Amir's DAC reviews on ASR. He sticks to his test results and doesn't pollute his reviews with subjectivity, allowing readers to make their own conclusions. He recently posted a rather shocking review of the Audio-gd NFB28.28 over here...
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    Monoprice X Alex Cavalli

    Alex Cavalli and Monoprice have teamed up to produce a range of headphone amps that will be launching this month. Although Monoprice does not inspire the same level of confidence as Massdrop, I'm certain Alex wouldn't have teamed up with them unless the "productization" and manufacturing on...
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    Paying for goods with Paypal

    Hi guys, I want to buy some stuff (~$400) from China and would like to know if it's better to use the "send money" feature in Paypal to pay the seller directly from a linked credit card, or to rather use FNB's Top Up service to first load money into a Paypal account and then send that money on...
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    Self-centering clamping/locking bush

    Hi guys, I'm looking for a self-centering clamping/locking bush for a 22mm motor shaft and "small" hub. Does anyone know if/where I can source such an item in SA? An example: http://info.maedler.de/article/61562200 Thanks!
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    Smoked ribs

    I recently tried my hand at smoking meat on a Weber kettle. What follows is a small write up on the process I followed. Note that this is the first time I've smoked meat so I'm definitely no expert on the matter. Hoping to get some tips from the pros on this forum and perhaps inspire a few to...
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    Electrician in Pretoria

    Hi all, I'm looking for an electrician in Pretoria that has experience in installing household inverters and batteries. I have an Axpert MKS inverter which needs to be installed; hoping someone here can recommend me an electrician that did similar work for them. Please let me know if you have...
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    Where to buy decent banana plugs

    Hi guys, I'm going to get Kimber Kable 8VS cables for my HT and I'm looking for decent banana plugs to terminate them with. My plan was to use "Nakamichi" banana plugs but I've read some poor reports on them. I've therefore decided to spend a bit more and buy something better. Kimber Kable's...
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    Fridge/freezers: Samsung vs LG

    With respect to fridges, which is the better brand between the two? I suspect they're fairly similar but I thought I'd check here before buying. Perhaps one of them has much better customer service in SA. Please feel free to share any good/bad experiences you've had with either :) I'm...
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    Opinions on TP-LINK

    Are their products any good? I want to buy the TL-WDR4300 router (http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/?categoryid=2166&model=TL-WDR4300) for use at home but I want to get some opinions first. I've read a few reviews on their products and it seems the firmware on some models are rubbish -...
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