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  1. BillyBawb

    HDMI to RF Modulator recommendations

    KenMasters & co - please gather round. Gents, I need advice. We?ve got a fairly elaborate Coax cabling reticulation throughout the new house, from a previous DSTV installation. We're not inclined to set up DSTV again, unless absolutely unavoidable. I now want to set up a single Android...
  2. BillyBawb

    4K HDR AV Processor / Receiver recommendations?

    Howzit gents Having now purchased a shiny new 4K HDR TV, the rest of the playback chain requires attention... as per usual, you change one thing in your system, and it reveals the shortcomings of other components, thus necessitating an upgrade... 🙄 My HTPC isn?t quite up to the job, as it...
  3. BillyBawb

    Samsung MU8000 series TV's - yay or nay?

    I have a bee in my bonnet for a TV upgrade... Currently have the 65HU9000, and while it's a brilliant panel, it was a relatively early 4k release, lacking 10-bit colour & HDR, thus not really complying to the full 4K spec. I had been checking into 75" panels, but I'm not inclined to drop R40k...
  4. BillyBawb

    B&W DB1 - opinions? Compared to ASW 800/850?

    Right, so, my remaining ASW 750 will be going to a new home this week... I'll have the ASW 800 remaining, and need to select a new partner for it in the mixed HT / music dual purpose environment in the living room. The B&W DB1 is the obvious first choice for a modern flagship product - but...
  5. BillyBawb

    Dust cleaning - small compressor or handheld blower?

    Our place is permanently dusty thanks to a large building projecting opposite the road. I want to get something to use for blowing dust out of electronics like amps, PC's and consoles Option 1: Compressed canned air is cheap initially, but apparently doesn't last long. - R139 for 350ml can...
  6. BillyBawb

    Incorporating a DAC and Preamp with HT Bypass into an HT setup... a can of worms

    Riiiiight... So I've got a bee in my bonnet - yes, I'm slowly putting together a dedicated stereo system, but this is in the interest of faffing around in the meantime... so indulge me while I chase the dragon in trying to extract good stereo music performance from an HT setup. Currently the...
  7. BillyBawb

    Accuphase PX-650 - thoughts?

    Howdy gents I've stumbled onto an Accuphase PX-650... 6x 150W into 8 ohms, or bridged 3x 420W into 8 ohms 3 lovely VU meters up front. Asking price is R36k Could anyone comment as to whether it's a worthwhile purchase to run a B&W 800 series front stage? I've never heard Accuphase kit...
  8. BillyBawb

    Show us your other hobbies / collections / passions

    Surely there must be other hobbies afoot for at least some of the members around here? Show them! Apologies if there already is a thread like this - I searched as best I could, and couldn't find anything. If so, please move my post there and delete this thread? I'll start with one of mine -...
  9. BillyBawb

    Bass gurus - help me out... setup & 3 subs on 2 outputs?

    For starters, my setup is currently laid out like this (pardon the potato quality pic): SCM8 surrounds are directly to my side, and the rear surrounds are about 5M back. 2x ASW 750 B&W's are set up as per the pic - but I have been offered a 3rd one by a mate of mine, which I'm tempted to...
  10. BillyBawb

    Bee in my bonnet - Musical Fidelity kit - or others?

    Ever since hearing my CM7's demo'ed on a Musical Fidelity integrated amp, I've had an admiration for the brand, an a desire to own something of theirs.... I see uncle Doep is selling an F19 for R19k, which I'd reckon to be pretty darn cheeky without the matching pre-amp - but it does look to be...
  11. BillyBawb

    HTM1 Nautilus vs HTM4 Diamond (D2)

    As the topic states, could anyone weigh in on the two speakers in the topic? I've currently got the HTM4 Diamond and Nautilus 802's Considering selling the HTM4D and getting an HTM1 Nautilus to match the 802's - which in principle should be a better timber match - BUT, I have a nagging concern...
  12. BillyBawb

    Amp options for N802's - for both stereo & HT purposes

    I find myself in a bit of a conundrum and need some advice / input. My arse is itching for an upgrade, as I know the N802's deserve better... System is as per my signature Plex Media PC --> HDMI --> Integra DHC 80.3 --> MIT RCA's --> NAD 208 THX --> MIT Terminator 2-to-4 Bi-Wire set -->...
  13. BillyBawb

    Sub comparison - 2 x Energy V-SW10 vs Sunfire TS-EQ10

    Gents, opinions please. I'm currently running 2 x Energy V-SW10's in my HT system, Energy's flagship sub - 300W sustained, 1200W peak output, 10" driver, dual rear ports, 23-120Hz ? 3dB I've got a Sunfire True Subwoofer EQ10 Signature standing around, that I've put up for sale... 2700W, dual...
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