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  1. Zuidersma

    Some items stolen

    I have some bad news regarding a few audio components stolen from my brothers flat in Potchefstroom. If anyone sees these items listed on Facebook marketplace in the area, or nearby areas such as Klerksdorp etc. please note and report. 1 x set Jamo CBR904 3 way speakers: 1 x set Jamo C601...
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    What speaker coud this be ?

    A set like this is available at a decent price, anyone know what speakers they could be ? Looks something like an older KLH or Dynaco ?
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    Emigrating pets to New Zealand

    I have a friend emigrating to New Zealand. He has a cat he wishes to take with. Their rules are that the cat needs a rabies vaccination for 6 months before being allowed to go. Anyone have experience with this, or could have made a plan expediting it ?
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    Vodacom Lte

    I am looking for internet options for my home and considering Vodacom LTE. 10-20 Mbps is enough for me. My home is of the grid so power is not a worry How does loadshedding effect the signal of the LTE for those using such internet. My phone seems to hold up pretty well. I do not have access to...
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    Bypass Capacitors recommendation

    I would like to recommend Audyn bypass caps as per image as a great en inexpensive way to improve the sound of your speakers I recently redid a set of crossovers for a set of Jamo CBR1702 with some nice quality parts, the end result seemed a bit rolled off compared to the electrolytic caps. I...
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    Stax Headphone Pads Moving [Fix]

    I bought a set of Stax SR-207 last year and have been enjoying them very much. They and some other models have a reputation of the pads moving around and need to be re-adjusted every now and then. I have a fix for this. I took of the pads, cleaned of all the glue on the pads and headphone...
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    My experience going from audio flex to proper speaker cables

    I recently acquired a set of MIT 4 terminator cables previously using audio flex you would buy at any hardware. The difference was more than I expected which came as a big surprise, not night and day but more clarity, better bass response, imaging etc. Id compare the difference the same...
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    Expiditing USA visas

    I have friend who is a professional online gamer and their group has qualified to compete in Dallas early June in an ESL competition Problem is application for expidited visas has been turned down and the US embassy in SA seems very relucant as appointments are only available from November...
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    High end exposure insight into your own system

    I have been listening to music the last while and thinking about my hi-fi system and how past experiences have changed my outlook. I have had the opportunity to visit Achim at 13hof, and have listened to some various other system at friends etc. On one side it can make your system sound...
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    Lowther Bicor 20 with Philips drivers

    As per title a diy build with Philips AD7061/m4 drivers. These came out very nice and also sound great. The drivers were coated with "The Wet Look" paint from partsexpress since they had some blemishes and damage. They are now good as new Sent from my Nokia 7 plus using Tapatalk
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    Lowther Acousta refurbishment

    I am in the process of refurbishing a set Lowther Acousta's . I got the cabinets from DRNB and they were in quite rough shape. I will be using a set of Philips drivers AD7061/m8 in them. They sound excelllent with these drivers and I am amazed at the bass from those small full range drivers in...
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    Wire EDM cutting

    I would like to know if anyone has experience with wire EDM cutting. I would like to know opinions on the use of Brass wire vs Molybdenum wire as well as continuous or reciprocating feed.
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    Bass reflex & Philips AD12100M8

    I bought these drivers from Seanjammy and decided to build a bass reflex set based on original Philips design. Philips Monitor 12's. Which used the same drivers. At the moment quite happy with the result. They are a bit bass light. I will also try a notch filter on the midrange to pull it back...
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    Parts Express

    Good day, I would like to know how people have previousle ordered and received parts from Parts Express. I do not want to use the SA postal service. Has someone use courier before to import parts from them ?
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    Tweeter polarity

    How can one test the polarity of a tweeter to see which lead is positive ? I know this is easy to do on a woofer with a AA battery.
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    Technical correctness of Watt, Volt etc.

    Watt, Volt, Amp etc. where all people so on would think that you would would say: This amplifier is 300 Watt per channel. Many people use watts, amps, volts, newtons. All are plural form. Is this correct ? Any views on this ?
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    Pipe organ in a school hall

    I just finished my voting registration at the Potchefstroom gimnasium high school to find a pipe organ in the school hall. This I have never seen in a school hall before. Sorry for the bad quality pictures.
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    What to look for in a cassette deck ?

    Is there a clear advantage to a 3 head cassette deck over a 2 head one ? I have a budget off about R600 for a cassette deck in good working order. What brands to look for ? NAD, Technics, Pioneer ?
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    Lenco L75 vs. Thorens TD160

    Good day, I am looking to buy either one of these turntables. From what I could see the price range is similar. Which is easier to maintain and get a hold of parts ? What sound differences can be expected ? I have a low hours AT95, but will get another cartridge when buying the new turntable as...
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    Gaining knowledge of audio amplifiers

    I am very interested in the working of amplifiers. I would love to have the knowledge to repair and build them. There are many forum members that have an abundant knowledge on this subject and it always amazes me how people get to be so knowledgeable in their field. Where can one get, or how...
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