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  1. XL1000

    Possibly Upgrading My System

    I recently purchased two batteries off SSS (Scotts Shipping Service) `1 X 24V 100AH and 1 X 24V 200AH. Given that these took over three months to arrive, I am looking at selling these and the inverters I have as I am thinking I may just as well go full Solar! I am thinking of an 8KVA Inverter...
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    AVR: Generator to APC UPS / UPS not happy with supply.

    This is for all you electrical boffs. I have a Grip 5500 Generator to our one building through the DB with essential loads connected through the manual changeover switch. Inside I have a few servers that are powered by an APC UPS. No issue with this as they have Blu Nova lithium batteries. The...
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    Genesis 450 Amplifier recommendations.

    As some of you know I recently acquired the Genesis 450 from Hylton (Broker) in DBN. My Predator is a beautiful amp but I feel there is a lot more to offer from these speakers and would like to try other amplification. What would you suggest? I will be looking at a pair of Bryston 7B to see how...
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    GENESIS 450 XS Coming home tomorrow

    Last night before the Big Trek to KZN - Hope it's clear sailing and the trucks are at a minimum. Who is used to the DBN run leaving JHB early morning - plan to be on the road by 02h00 / 02h30 and get to Mount Edgecomb between 10/11 am. Then I hired a chap to help me on Sunday morning to carry...
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    Todays the DAY!!!

    Today I will receive my new Mac Mini, 10 years from when I purchased my 1st Mac Mini Late 2012 Server Edition with Hybrid SSD/HDD and an additional 1TB HDD. The old one was an i7 with 16GB of RAM and an upgraded OS to a 512 SSD. The new M1 Mac Mini is said to be WAY BETTER than the outgoing...
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    ifi Zen DAC Signature Edition

    Ok, so Amanda from Audio Exchange calls me to say ifi Streamer has arrived. Excited I rush over to take a look and immediately I?m a little disappointed, not because there is anything wrong with the streamer, but more because I had expectations beyond what this product offers. I want a full size...
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    FS: NEW Ematic 4K Ultra Android TV Box - DSTV/SHOWMAX/NETFLIX Etc. R800.00

    ITEM: FS: NEW Ematic 4K Ultra Android TV Box - DSTV/SHOWMAX/NETFLIX Etc. R800.00 CONDITION: NEW - Purchased a while ago but never used WARRANTY: No, but will refund OOB FAilure if it should occur LOCATION: Roodepoort SHIPPING: Sure, Postnet or XOC, cost, and risk is on you. PRICE: R800.00 Part...
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    HELP: NAD C510 DAC Popping Sound

    I have a NAD C510 and when running off Roon I get erratic popping sounds like static electricity through the speakers. Having tried all different settings I'm at a loss of what to do. Mac Mini - Same PC my Denfrips runs off without issue. Any advice would be appreciated.
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    APPLE OSX DOWNLOAD ISSUES

    I have a Mac Mini and when trying to reset to factory and reinstall the OS it keeps failing. Network is connected and the download starts. It reports millions of hours till done.Usually a task that takes minutes so clearly something wrong. Anyone know anything?
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    MEMBERS ILL WITH COVID-19

    Mods, please move if there is already a topic for this. So our StormyNormy (Norman) is down with COVID-19 and it may be nice if those who know him could shoot off a WhatsApp message of support. I have been checking in almost daily and he is ok, but I know all too well how quickly this bug...
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    ADVICE NEEDED FOR A NEW DAC

    My setup in the sound room is now as follows: Mac Mini 2012 Server with dual SSD Running Roon Marantz NA6006 as Roon Endpoint for all streaming including HEOS Marantz MM7025 taking analog signal from the NA6006 via variable out over RCA Mission 753 speakers and a Velodyne Sub (Small) for...
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    LF: Help to view and demo speakers in Durban

    I am hoping there is a forum member in Durban willing to go view and listen to a pair of speakers I would like to purhcase. It's actually in Hillcrest. 30 minutes outside of DBN. Please let me know on Oh Eight Three, Six Six Zero Nine Six Five Four
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    LIFT OFFERED: Port Shepstone to JHB

    I will be leaving Port Shepstone for JHB on Tuesday morning early should any fellow forum members need goods taken to JHB. Within reason of course and be willing to meet me near the highway. 0836609654 (my cell number is already available all over the internet) Only provision is you need be a...
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    ADVICE NEEDED - BOSE 701 III Yes or No?

    I have reserved a pair of Bose 701 Series III and would like to know if anyone has had any experience with these? What did they retail for and what is a pair in good condition worth?
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    HP Microserver Gen8 CPU

    I have the Celeron version of the HP Gen 8 Microserver. Would dearly like to upgrade it so I am looking for Ram and CPU Ram needs to be ECC CPU Xeon E3-1220L      (2 cores, 4 threads, Sandy Bridge) [/size]Xeon E3-1220L v2 (2 cores, 4 threads, Ivy Bridge) [/size]Xeon E3-1260L      (4 cores, 8...
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    LG 65? 7100 IPS Issues

    Just purchased an LG 65? 7100 IPS TV So this set has the following issue when playback off a MiBox 4K DSTV Now App. Background should be a solid white wall. On a 5 year old Samsung LED it?s perfect. The Digital Experience says it?s more than 7 days old and therefore they don?t want to...
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    HELP NEEDED: LF 85mm Hole Saw

    So I have a project I need to complete and I need a hole saw for 85mm diameter circular cutouts on 30mm thick boards. Is there anyone in Roodepoort/JHb North that could help? I have to cut 1 hole in 10 boards. Board size around 400mm X 280mm
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    UNIFI USG Pro 4 Help

    I have acquired one of these routers and need assistance if someone is able to help me setup VLAN and QOS, lot just smart stream. Hopefully there is a fundi here with some time on their hands and a generous nature... :thumbs:
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    Roon & ifi Nano IDSD LE on Mac

    Evening people. So I need a DAC that will work with Roon on my Mac Mini and I was hoping to use the ifi IDSD LE DAC. Does anyone use the ifi DAC?s in combination with a Mac and Roon software? Regards Aaron
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    LF: TRRS 2.5mm BALANCED MALE

    LF: TRRS 2.5mm BALANCED MALE I need one of the above for a small DAC I have with 2.5mm Balanced output. Can anyone assist? Croak said he can make up the cable for me if I can provide the above.
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